Lifestyle Real Estate & Short-Term Rental Advisory
Clarity. Judgment. Experience.
Introduction
Buying, improving, or operating a coastal lifestyle property—especially a second home—comes with meaningful financial and personal stakes. Beautiful listings and enthusiastic agents often obscure what truly matters: how a home will live, age, and perform over time.
Takacs Coastal Advisory provides independent, experienced judgment to help clients make confident decisions—before expensive commitments are made.
How I Help
Buyer Second-Opinion Advisory
Evaluate properties for livability, design, and long-term enjoyment. Identify hidden issues and unrealistic assumptions before decisions are made.
Short-Term Rental Excellence
Advisory guidance on positioning, guest experience, and operational choices that improve ratings without increasing complexity.
Design & Construction Reality Checks
Experienced perspective on remodel concepts, contractor bids, and design decisions to avoid over-building and costly mistakes.
Why Work With Me
Owner-operator of a top-rated Hawaii vacation rental (100+ five-star reviews)
Strong business background with decades of real-world decision making
Deep understanding of coastal homes, construction, and livability
Fully independent and conflict-free — no commissions, no sales incentives
How Engagements Work
Engagements are advisory-only, time-bound, and selective. I work with a small number of clients at any given time to ensure thoughtful attention and flexibility.
Most engagements begin with a complimentary conversation to confirm fit. From there, we define a clear scope and timeline—focused on providing clarity, judgment, and perspective rather than execution.
Gary C. Takacs
Seal Beach, CA | Princeville, HI
📧 gary@garyctakacs.com
📞 808-427-4800