If you've ever said, "I love Hawaiʻi, but I don't know if I can live here forever" — this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Advisor Podcast, we sit down with Rick Brenkus, a longtime Las Vegas real estate professional and team lead of the Brenkus Team, to talk about what it actually looks like to move from Hawaiʻi to Las Vegas — often called "the 9th island" for how many local families have made the move.

With over 40 years of experience in Nevada real estate, Rick has helped thousands of families navigate buying, selling, relocating, and investing in Las Vegas. In this conversation, he breaks down:

📍 Where Hawaiʻi residents are actually moving to in Vegas — and why
🏡 Average home prices in those areas, compared to Hawaiʻi
💰 The real cost of living: property taxes, HOA fees, utilities, and insurance
🎓 A look at public and private school options
📈 What a smart investment property looks like for a Hawaiʻi resident — including the right move for someone who visits Vegas 2–3 times a year and wants a place they can stay in and rent out
💡 Rick's #1 piece of advice for Hawaiʻi residents making the move
🔑 The one takeaway Rick wishes more people knew before they made the leap

Whether you're seriously considering a move, thinking about investing from afar, or just curious what life on "the 9th island" really looks like — this episode has the numbers and insight to help you make an informed decision.

About The Advisor Podcast
We're Real Estate Wealth Advisors here in Hawaiʻi, and our mission is simple: to help you build, protect, and pass on wealth through real estate. Every episode, we bring you the information and options you need to make a good decision.

📞 If you're thinking about making the move from Hawaiʻi to Las Vegas, you don't have to figure it all out on your own. Reach out to the Ihara Team and we'll connect you with the right resources to help you navigate the next steps.

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What are the biggest challenges facing Hawaiʻi's seniors today? And how can families help their loved ones age in place with confidence and dignity?

In this episode of The Advisor Podcast, we sit down with Percy Ihara—former publisher of Generations Magazine, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), and Reverse Mortgage Specialist—to discuss the realities of aging in Hawaiʻi and the resources available to help kupuna live independently for as long as possible. With more than 38 years of mortgage industry experience and over 24 years dedicated to educating seniors, Percy shares practical insights on aging in place, reverse mortgages, caregiving, and financial planning, while also telling the inspiring story behind Generations Magazine—one of Hawaiʻi's most trusted resources for kupuna and their families.

In this episode, you'll learn:
✅ How Generations Magazine began and why it's become a trusted resource across Hawaiʻi
✅ What "aging in place" really means—and why more families are planning for it
✅ How reverse mortgages work and when they can be a smart financial tool
✅ Common myths and misconceptions about reverse mortgages
✅ The biggest challenges facing Hawaiʻi's seniors and their families today
✅ Local resources every kupuna, caregiver, and family should know about

Whether you're planning for your own retirement, helping your parents navigate the next stage of life, or simply want to understand the options available to Hawaiʻi's seniors, this conversation is filled with practical advice, local resources, and decades of experience.

About The Advisor Podcast

We're Real Estate Wealth Advisors based in Hawaiʻi, and our mission is to help families build, protect, and pass on wealth through real estate by providing the education and options needed to make informed property decisions.

🌐 Learn more at iharateam.com

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• Hawaiʻi real estate
• Aging in place
• Reverse mortgages
• Estate and legacy planning
• Wealth-building strategies
• Property decisions

Mahalo for tuning in—we're honored to be your Real Estate Wealth Advisors.

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Buying a home in Hawaii can feel overwhelming—but it doesn't have to be.

In this episode of The Advisor Podcast, Randy Ihara sits down with Katrina Mizuuchi, Mortgage Lending Manager at University of Hawaii Federal Credit Union, to answer the questions every current and future homeowner should know.

Whether you're buying your first home, planning your next move, or simply trying to understand today's lending landscape, this episode breaks down common mortgage myths, credit misconceptions, and practical strategies to help you buy with confidence.

In this episode, you'll learn:
• Common myths about buying a home in Hawaii
• How your credit score really impacts your loan options
• Down payment misconceptions
• What lenders look for during the approval process
• Tips to prepare before applying for a mortgage
• How to make smarter financial decisions as a homebuyer

If you're thinking about buying a home in Hawaii, this episode is a great place to start.

🎧 Listen, subscribe, and share with someone who's planning to buy a home.

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