Aloha! Tristyn and Kamohai here! In this episode, we’re sitting down with our good friends Zasha and Fuzzy to talk about building affordable housing in Hawaii, creating the Hui Mastermind, and what it really takes to succeed in real estate as locals. We dive into everything from tax auctions and mentorship to healing past trauma, finding your “why,” and balancing business with family life. You’ll hear how they went from DMing on Instagram to developing 32 lots on the Big Island—and how they’re helping others do the same. Tune in, be inspired, and don’t forget to subscribe for more real talk rooted in aloha. Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Zasha and Fuzzy 01:20 How they became business partners 09:25 Importance of representation in real estate 11:42 Hui Mastermind & teaching local strategies 13:46 Using tax auctions to get started with low capital 15:35 Building affordable homes & power of collaboration 20:28 Overcoming trauma and building self-worth 23:38 Action creates opportunity 27:07 Changing mindset: it’s okay to want more 29:57 Advice for advanced entrepreneurs 34:04 How they balance partnership and business roles 38:15 Their 32-lot affordable housing project 46:51 Relationship dynamics and individual growth 50:34 Struggles of staying present with family 54:48 Plans for Hui Mastermind’s growth 58:00 Community collaboration and shared missions 1:02:36 Fuzzy’s book project: Priced Out of Paradise 1:06:41 Lowering entry barriers in real estate investing 1:10:34 Importance of team and support

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