01-21-2011, 05:33 AM
I love to visit Puna but cost of living is pretty high, then there is Tsunamis, Hurricanes, Pests, Earthquakes, Lava, Ferrel Dogs/Cats, Vog, Vagrants, Red Necks, Tropical Illness, High Unemployment, Poor Healthcare, and if the docks get closed or labor disputes toilet paper can become very rare
So keep those in the negative column. Proceed w/ any realestate adventure w/ a cool calm head. For example there are many nice houses in Kehena for sale but may never sell. My strategy would be to buy a vacation rental shack furnished w/ Goodwill furniture and if Pele takes it away no big woop. Still, I'm really looking forward to my next visit.
