Transplants, advice for newcomers.

[Kapoho Joe]

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Originally posted by David Shaw

and some pros or cons of each subdivision
There are many threads on here that do exactly this.
Use the search button. Enter the sub name and review - you'll find lengthy posts delineating your desire for info.
Good Luck!

-dwajs

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Hear, hear! Here^. Here^!

[Durian Fiend]

Comparing the extreme top of HA with bottom of OLE, you will notice that the higher elevation is cooler and wetter.
Orchidland has better roads, on average, and is closer to Pahoa and Hilo-for better and worse.
Other than that, IMO they are similar enough that the specific location of available properties may be the most important consideration.

Only a few lots in the HA flood zone actually become inundated during heavy rains, though vehicular access to many others may be cut off or require an inconvenient rerouting.

[leilanidude]

Have you got a shipping quote for that tiny house? It may shock you.

[KapaFarmer]

So far I've got a few quotes for the tiny house and it looks like it is going to be around 12k or so...Crazy yes, but not as crazy as the fact that after I spend $$ on a property, tiny house shipment, shipping container for my belongings( which I also plan on buying), water tank, etc., it will still be a fraction of the cost of buying just a small lot (no home) out here. Much cheaper to live in paradise than here these days. As far as aquaponics goes, Zack holsner operates living aquaponics near Kona which has proven to be very successful. I had originally planned on traditional dirt farming but after further research and consideration aquaponics seems a better fit, at least for me. The cost can be expensive, but not anymore than it would be to rip my lot and prep it for dirt farming. I can also grow more with less space, less native/plants forest to remove. We don't plan on using aquaponics to sell the fish, just the occasional fish dinner when we need to lower the fish to plant ratio. Chicken we will raise however. I understand the work involved in aquaponics but I don't think it would be any more than conventional farming. No need for heavy equipment and will hopefully save my back..RLW is definitely a concern so I'm thinking IF I do grow any leafy or hard to clean greens it will be done carefully in a greenhouse. I'm also hoping that the aquaponics system will be harder for slugs to get to and produce cleaner vegetable, lowering our risk. Still very concerning though. The gray water system I mentioned would only be for filtering our used water and would be for plants only. We will definitely be setting up a catchment tank with filters and UV for our drinking water. Thank you everyone for your responses, it is greatly appreciated.

[glassnumbers]

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Originally posted by Kapoho Joe

[quote]Originally posted by David Shaw

and some pros or cons of each subdivision
There are many threads on here that do exactly this.
Use the search button. Enter the sub name and review - you'll find lengthy posts delineating your desire for info.
Good Luck!

-dwajs

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I'm not disputing this, but eventually, wouldn't this information be out of date and new information would be needed on subdivisions? I mean, for the people alone, every five years a lot of people move out and a lot of people move in, which could radically alter any subdivision.

Aloha

[KapaFarmer]

And a far as jobs, I'm definitely a decent cook and I believe over qualified so I'm hoping finding a job will be the least of my worries. I have an impressive resume with over 6 years of professional cooking experience. The restaurant I am at now has held a Michelin star for the last 11 years and was recently awarded best culinary experience in the world by Virtuoso travel. As far as my husband he is multi talented, working many jobs from hotel manager to bike mechanic and tour guide.

[TomK]

I'm not trying to pry, Kapa, but which restaurant is this? I'm going to be in Northern California in November and am always on the lookout for good restaurants I've not visited before!

[KapaFarmer]

Farmhouse Inn&restaurant located in Forestville www.farmhouseinn.com we are in Sonoma county. Everyone knows Napa for their wine but Sonoma is even better in my opinion. More diversity plus we have the beautiful Sonoma coast line and giant redwood forests. We offer 3, 4, and 5 course options, definitely pricey but an unforgettable dining experience. We also offer luxury accommodations. Again, it's pricey but a very nice place.

[TomK]

Thanks, Kapa, it looks wonderful! Unfortunately, we won't be going quite that far north (Monterey is as close as we'll get), but I know and love that area and will be back, so it's on my list!

[Mimosa]

Prior to moving here - liquidate as much as you can prior to shipping.
Come here 1st for a year and rent to get a feel for the island and all the variables.
OLE would be a better choice in our opinion than H.A.
Check with health dept prior to donating any fish and get the permits needed.
Hydroponic veg should be done on a slab and copper wires to stave off any slime critters,but then you will get any of the 17 known types of mosquitoes in the water system.
RLW is REAL.
Denge and Mumps are real.
Lepto is REAL.
Nice ideas but not reality here.
Maybe in Hawi is better for you.
There are many world class chefs here - minimum wage might be what you will have .
And get the TB test here prior to working with any food prep to get a job.
Check with law enforcement about known issues with in one mile of any property you think of buying .
Buy all the lots around you - 3 to 5 side by side lots or a 20+ acre parcel.
If you have a spare half million to spend - you will need every penny just to set up in the 1st year on the scale you are thinking of.
Again - come over for a year 1st - rent and see if the 2 of you can handle.
It is one thing to be a tourist - quite another to blend in and be a resident and good neighbor
Mrs .Mimosa