Moving to Hawaii (Honolulu: for sale, apartments, renting)

[train33]

Hi everyone, I'm considering moving to Oahu or Maui this summer. Is it hard to find affordable rent? I'd like to live as close to a beach as possible. I'm only looking to live in Hawaii for 6 months or so, who knows, maybe longer if I love it.
I'm a PE teacher in Iowa, I know how hard it is to find teaching jobs in Hawaii so I won't even try. I was told Hawaii won't hire PE teachers out of state for some reason, who knows? So if I can't find full time work in Hawaii I'm at least looking to come for a while and find some different type of work. Maybe at a restraunt, hotel, etc.......
I've been to Honolulu before and loved it.
I'm just concerned about finding an affordable place to live, and find a job. Any thoughts?..........Thanks everybody!

[HankDfrmSD]

Originally Posted by train33

I'm just concerned about finding an affordable place to live, and find a job. Any thoughts?..........Thanks everybody!

Your best place to search for both is probably Craigslist, here:

craigslist: hawaii classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events

You can look at each island's offering.

Hank

[Waianaegirl]

The cost of living in Hawaii is expensive all the way around. Especially close to the beach. But you neve know, you might find a good deal if you keep looking!

[TERRIE]

If you only gonna be there 6 mos. what about renting a room from a homeowner? You'll prob have better luck getting closer to the beach that way.