09-03-2013, 03:44 AM
Hello all,
My husband and I are former Hilo residents looking seriously at a move back to the island. We have been saving for property for some time. We are very familiar with Puna but are gathering opinions as we get closer to making a decision as to where to buy. Bear in mind we are young and have no family yet, but want to be in a safer place to raise kids and know our neighbors.
If I had more money, I'd buy a bunch of acreage in Opihikao. But I don't, so here goes.
I am mostly concerned about loose dogs and roosters. Since pretty much all Puna is zoned ag, and the cops rarely seem to do anything about these issues, where should we be looking to buy for both safety and sanity? To buy at the end of this year, we would be looking at around $20,000 saved for purchase of land, though if we need to save for a little bit more time for the right location, we will. We've been thinking about HPP, Leilani, Hawaiian Shores Recreational Estates, and maybe Kalapana Seaview Estates. Getting a handle on what CC&Rs are (we are young and new to this). As much as my husband wants to build some rickety jungalow on a chunk of lava somewhere "right now", I am a bit more realistic and would prefer to protect our investment and time by buying and building something that can sustain us for the long term.
A bit about us: he is learning carpentry, I am wrapping up my Masters in Teaching with a focus in high-needs schools.
My husband and I are former Hilo residents looking seriously at a move back to the island. We have been saving for property for some time. We are very familiar with Puna but are gathering opinions as we get closer to making a decision as to where to buy. Bear in mind we are young and have no family yet, but want to be in a safer place to raise kids and know our neighbors.
If I had more money, I'd buy a bunch of acreage in Opihikao. But I don't, so here goes.
I am mostly concerned about loose dogs and roosters. Since pretty much all Puna is zoned ag, and the cops rarely seem to do anything about these issues, where should we be looking to buy for both safety and sanity? To buy at the end of this year, we would be looking at around $20,000 saved for purchase of land, though if we need to save for a little bit more time for the right location, we will. We've been thinking about HPP, Leilani, Hawaiian Shores Recreational Estates, and maybe Kalapana Seaview Estates. Getting a handle on what CC&Rs are (we are young and new to this). As much as my husband wants to build some rickety jungalow on a chunk of lava somewhere "right now", I am a bit more realistic and would prefer to protect our investment and time by buying and building something that can sustain us for the long term.
A bit about us: he is learning carpentry, I am wrapping up my Masters in Teaching with a focus in high-needs schools.