Thinking About Renting Out Your Kihei Property? Start Here

By Rex Golden • October 14, 2026
Kihei has the highest rental inventory of any zip code on Maui — and also one of the most active tenant pools. For property owners considering converting a home or condo into a long-term rental, that combination means opportunity. It also means competition. Here's how to approach it strategically.

Why Investors Continue to Look at Wailuku Rental Properties

By Rex Golden • October 7, 2026
In a market where South Maui condos and West Maui oceanfront properties often carry price tags that make the math difficult, Wailuku stands out as one of the most compelling buy-and-hold markets on the island. The reasons are straightforward: lower entry prices, stable tenant demand, and favorable price-to-rent ratios that are genuinely hard to find elsewhere on Maui.

The Growth of Wailuku and What it means for Property Owners

By Rex Golden • September 30, 2026
Wailuku doesn't always get the attention that Kihei or West Maui commands — but it should. As the seat of Maui County government and the historic heart of Central Maui, Wailuku has an economic stability that most other parts of the island can't match. And over the past several years, it's been quietly transforming.

Understanding the West Maui Rental Market: Opportunities for Property Owners

By Rex Golden • September 23, 2026
West Maui has always been one of the most desirable places to live on the island. Communities like Lahaina, Kaanapali, Napili, and Kahana draw long-term residents who want beach access, community character, and convenient proximity to employment and services. For rental property owners, that consistent desirability translates into real opportunity — if the property is managed well.

Renting Out Your West Maui Property: A Guide for Homeowners

By Rex Golden • September 16, 2026
Whether you own a condo in Kaanapali, a townhome in Honokowai, or a single-family home in Lahaina, renting your West Maui property is one of the most effective ways to generate consistent income from an island asset. But successful rental ownership in West Maui takes more than putting a listing on Zillow. Here's how to do it right.

Understanding the Different Areas of Lahaina and Beyond

By Rex Golden • September 9, 2026
West Maui is home to some of the most iconic communities on the island — and some of the most distinct. From the recovering historic streets of Lahaina Town to the luxury estates of Kapalua, each neighborhood has its own character, housing profile, and investment dynamic. Whether you're considering relocating, purchasing a rental property, or simply trying to understand the West Maui landscape, here's what you need to know.

Thinking About Renting Out Your Maui Home? Here's What to Consider First

By Rex Golden • September 2, 2026
Many Maui homeowners reach a turning point — relocating, purchasing another property, or simply recognizing that an asset sitting idle could be generating income. Renting out your Maui home is one of the most effective wealth-building decisions available on this island. It's also one that rewards preparation. Here's what we'd want you to think through before you list.

Maui Property Management: What Every Rental Property Owner Should Know

By Rex Golden • August 26, 2026
Owning a rental property on Maui can be an excellent long-term investment. It can also be a significant source of stress if you go into it without understanding what successful management actually requires. At CTK Rentals, we manage over 100 long-term residential units across the island — from Lahaina and Kaanapali to Kahului, Kihei, and the North Shore. Here's what we've learned about what it actually takes to run a Maui rental well.

Investing in Maui Real Estate: What Smart Investors Evaluate Before Buying

By Rex Golden • August 19, 2026
Maui has long been one of the most desirable real estate markets in the country — limited land, strong housing demand, and an island economy that continues to attract residents and remote workers. These are real structural advantages that support long-term investment. But buying a property on Maui doesn't automatically make it a good investment. We've seen well-located properties underperform because of bad pricing, deferred maintenance, or poor tenant selection — and we've seen modest condos in Central Maui consistently outperform coastal properties because they were managed well. Here's what the investors who do it right actually evaluate.

Investing in Hana, Maui: A Property Owner's Guide to East Maui Real Estate

By Rex Golden • August 6, 2026
Hana presents a compelling paradox for real estate investors. On one hand, it offers some of the most resilient long-term property values in Hawaii — driven by extreme land scarcity, strict development limits, and a location so extraordinary that demand never disappears. On the other hand, owning property in East Maui requires a level of operational sophistication that goes well beyond what most rental property investors have encountered before. This is not a market for passive, hands-off ownership. But for investors willing to approach it correctly — with the right management infrastructure and a clear-eyed understanding of what the property requires — Hana can be a genuinely exceptional long-term hold.

How to Spend the 4th of July in West Maui (2026 Guide)

July 4, 2026

Lahaina's Holiday Looks a Little Different This Year — Here's Where to Celebrate

Aloha!

The Fourth of July has a different feel here on Maui than almost anywhere else, warm trade winds, a golden sunset over the water, and a whole island finding its own way to celebrate. If you're calling West Maui home this year, whether you're renting with us or just settling into the neighborhood, here's a local's guide to the holiday.

A Quieter Front Street This Year

For decades, Lahaina Town hosted Maui's biggest Independence Day fireworks show. For 2026, there will not be a public fireworks display in Lahaina, as the Lahaina Town Action Committee has again chosen not to host one while the community continues to recover and rebuild following the August 2023 wildfire. It's a meaningful choice, and one the whole island understands and supports.

That doesn't mean the holiday spirit is missing from West Maui — it just looks a little different this year, with the celebrating happening a few miles up the coast.

Where to Celebrate in West Maui

●      Whalers Village, Kaanapali — Free live music from the Maui Community Band and Nā Alii Big Band, 6–8pm in the Ohana Courtyard. An easy, relaxed way to spend the evening without fighting for parking.

●      The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kaanapali — Their annual 'Flowerworks' helicopter orchid drop happens midday, followed by a synchronized drone light show in the evening. Both are visible from the public beach fronting the resort, not just to hotel guests.

●      Wailea Beach (South Maui) — If you don't mind the drive, this is where Maui's main fireworks show has moved, hosted with the Wailea Community Association, typically starting around 9pm.

●      Makawao Stampede — Upcountry's beloved paniolo tradition runs July 3rd through 5th at the Oskie Rice Event Center, with rodeo events, food, and local flavor all weekend.


Renting in West Maui? A Few Reminders

If you're one of our tenants settling in for the holiday weekend, a couple of friendly notes:

●      Personal fireworks are heavily restricted in Hawai'i — most aerial and firecracker-type fireworks require a permit, and many common types are simply not legal for personal use on Maui. Enjoy the professional shows instead.

●      Expect heavier traffic on the honoapiilani highway and around Kaanapali in the evening hours as folks head to and from events.

●      If you're grilling or hosting at home, please be mindful of quiet hours and shared spaces if you're in a multi-unit property — your neighbors will thank you.


However You Celebrate…

Sunset on July 4th falls around 7:12pm this year, still one of the best free shows on the island, wherever you're watching it from. From all of us at CTK Rentals Maui, we hope you and your ohana have a safe, relaxed, and truly Maui Independence Day. Mahalo for being part of our West Maui community.

Thinking About Renting Out Your Kihei Property? Start Here

By Rex Golden • October 14, 2026
Kihei has the highest rental inventory of any zip code on Maui — and also one of the most active tenant pools. For property owners considering converting a home or condo into a long-term rental, that combination means opportunity. It also means competition. Here's how to approach it strategically.

Why Investors Continue to Look at Wailuku Rental Properties

By Rex Golden • October 7, 2026
In a market where South Maui condos and West Maui oceanfront properties often carry price tags that make the math difficult, Wailuku stands out as one of the most compelling buy-and-hold markets on the island. The reasons are straightforward: lower entry prices, stable tenant demand, and favorable price-to-rent ratios that are genuinely hard to find elsewhere on Maui.

The Growth of Wailuku and What it means for Property Owners

By Rex Golden • September 30, 2026
Wailuku doesn't always get the attention that Kihei or West Maui commands — but it should. As the seat of Maui County government and the historic heart of Central Maui, Wailuku has an economic stability that most other parts of the island can't match. And over the past several years, it's been quietly transforming.