The Advisor with the Ihara Team

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 und...

Before you spend another dollar getting your home ready to sell — listen to this first. In this episode of The Advisor Podcast, Randy Ihara sits down with Dayna Harris from The Ihara Team to break down the biggest mistakes sellers make before putting their home on the market. With a background in luxury retail merchandising, construction management, and luxury staging, Dayna shares what actually a...

You found the home—but now you’re second guessing everything. Am I paying too much?  Should I use the listing agent?  What happens if something goes wrong after I close? In this episode, we answer the real questions Hawaii buyers are asking right now so you can move forward with clarity instead of uncertainty. We walk through how representation works, what to watch out for during the buying proces...

Most homeowners think selling a home is simple—put it on the market, accept an offer, and move on. But the truth is, the small decisions you make along the way can mean tens of thousands of dollars gained or lost. In this episode, we break down what actually happens when you sell a home in Hawaiʻi—from preparing your home before it hits the market, to creating demand, evaluating offers, and naviga...

Most people don’t even realize they have a real estate problem. Everything looks fine on paper. The properties have value. There is no immediate crisis. But stress, confusion, and family tension often build quietly over time. You may think you don’t have a problem… until you listen to this episode. In this conversation, we reveal the six hidden real estate problems that create the most conflict an...

Most people don’t outgrow their careers overnight. They slowly realize the room they are in is too small. This episode of The Advisor Podcast is about that moment. The quiet question. The uncomfortable curiosity. The feeling that you are capable of more, but unsure where to put it. This is not a polished conversation about real estate. It is an honest one. About growth, pressure, tradeoffs, and wh...

After more than two decades of serving families across Hawaiʻi, Dan and Julie Ihara uncovered a painful truth: the biggest tax mistakes and family conflicts around real estate were often completely preventable. In this special episode of The Advisor Podcast , Dan sits down with Randy to share the real stories that inspired their new book, Property Decisions,  and why this message needed to exist n...

Most people believe building real wealth through real estate is only for the lucky, the wealthy, or those who timed the market perfectly. In this episode, we break down why that belief is holding so many families back. We unpack the biggest myths around buying, investing, and waiting for the “right time,” and reveal what successful families actually do differently when it comes to real estate. We’...

Every family thinks they’ll never fight over real estate… until they do. In this special holiday episode of The Advisor Podcast , hosts Randy Ihara and Dan Ihara , Real Estate Wealth Advisors in Hawaii, sit down with trust and estate planning expert Christina Leos of Yim & Yempuku Law to demystify trusts and estate planning. We break down what trusts are, how they work, the different types of...

Family disputes can be emotionally challenging and financially complex. In this episode, we discuss practical strategies for handling family conflicts involving finances, inheritance, estate planning, and money management. Learn how to protect relationships while making sound financial decisions during difficult family situations. Whether you're dealing with inheritance disagreements, family...

Is Mom still safe living at home? For many families, this question becomes more urgent with every fall, every missed medication, and every moment of worry. In Episode 4 of The Advisor Podcast , Dan Ihara and Randy Ihara sit down with Senior Living Specialist Julie Ihara to break down the options, costs, and signs every family should know about. In this episode, you’ll learn:  • The warning signs i...

If you’re exhausted from rental property headaches, you’re not alone. In this episode, we explore how investors can move from active landlord stress into true passive income through a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST). Randy and Dan sit down with Jon Taylor and Andres Ichaso from JRW Investments , a firm that has helped hundreds of investors complete 1031 exchanges into passive, institutional real es...

What if you could sell your property and avoid paying capital gains taxes? That’s exactly what a 1031 exchange allows you to do. It’s one of the most powerful, yet underused, wealth-building tools in real estate. In this episode of The Advisor Podcast , Dan and Randy Ihara break down everything you need to know about 1031 exchanges: • What a 1031 exchange is and how it really works • The strict ti...

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