Hawaii real estate rentals are a profitable avenue to generate rental income, enjoy market appreciation and prepare for retirement in Hawaii. Without understanding the myriad of real estate laws and Landlord Tenant Code, it can be problematic, expensive and involve a steep learning curve on managing your rental. In order to ensure visitors and tenants are protected, the Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 521-43(f) was established to provide: ”Any owner or landlord who resides without the State or on another island from where the rental unit is located shall designate on the written rental agreement an agent residing on the same island where the unit is located to act in the owner’s or landlord’s behalf.”