Market comparison

Kailua-Kona, HI vs Kapaa, HI

On modelled numbers, Kapaa carries the higher annual revenue and Kailua-Kona the stronger occupancy. Similar market type in the same state

Modelled estimate
Kailua-Kona, HIKapaa, HI
Modelled annual revenue$76,100$77,400
Nightly rate$298$312
Occupancy70%68%
Nights booked a year255248
Peak seasonJan–Feb–MarJan–Feb–Mar
Season concentration43% in top 4 months43% in top 4 months
Modelled purchase price$445,000$465,000
Modelled cash-on-cash23%21%
Break-even occupancy36%36%
Mid-term monthly rent$4,000$4,200
Short vs mid-termNightly aheadNightly ahead
Rule statusStatus unpublishedStatus unpublished
Market typetropicaltropical

Operating costs are modelled at 32% of gross revenue for a nightly rental (cleaning, supplies, utilities, platform fees, maintenance, insurance) and 14% for a monthly rental. Financing assumes a 25% down payment and a 30-year loan at 7%. These are planning assumptions, not quotes — replace them with your own numbers. Rule status is only stated where we hold an official source; otherwise it is marked as needing verification on each market's regulation page.

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