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66. Winning Mindset for Real Estate Investing with Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama

Here's glimpse of what you'll learn: 

  • Who are Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama 

  • What it is like navigating the permit process in Hawai'i

  • Finding and maintaining balance in an industry that promotes hustle culture

  • What it's like filming an HGTV show

  • Tristyn and Kamohai's Project Highlight of the week: The home with a tree growing in it.

“You need to reach out to people who have been through the process in your local market so you don’t struggle with the same things."


-Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama (Deals and Aloha, Renovation Aloha) 

Show notes:

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  • 0:30 - Introduction to episode 66 and Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama.

  • 1:40 - Tristyn and Kamohai’s project Highlight of the Week: Home with a tree growing in it.

  • 7:19: What does the permitting process look like in Hawai'i and what do the Kalamas look for in a potential property? 

  • 12:14 - Finding mentorship in your local real estate market. 

  • 14:20 - Tristyn and Kamohai’s advice for newer developers and lessons they’ve learned. 

  • 17:00 - Personal work you should do before getting into real estate.

  • 21:40 - Tristyn and Kamohai share the story of their make or break moment. 

  • 24:43 - Navigating an industry that promotes hustle culture. 

  • 26:08 - Finding and maintaining balance. 

  • 32:40 - Working with challenging people. 

  • 35:50 - What it was like for Tristyn and Kamohai to film with HGTV.

  • 39:58 - Showcasing the Hawaiian culture and people and being inspirations for other Hawaiian families. 

  • 41:00 - Being purpose driven and leaving a legacy. 

  • 42:39 - What's next for Tristyn and Kamohai? 

  • 47:03 - Tristyn and Kamohai’s biggest win.

  • 51:20 - Concluding thoughts for episode 66.


Make sure to follow along Tristyn and Kamohai on Instagram



Listen to Deals and Aloha here.



Watch Renovation Aloha on HGTV, Tuesdays at 9/8 central time, 6pm Hawaii time

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