I’m Francein Hansen—real estate investor, licensed agent, and former luxury home designer‑builder. For many years I designed and built high‑end homes, obsessing over everything from plumbing fixtures and lighting to tile selections and landscape plans. That hands‑on design background gave me a builder’s eye for quality, function, and value—an eye I now bring to every investment property I analyze and reposition.
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I’ve also walked the 1031 path personally. After moving back to Honolulu, I sold long‑held rentals in California and exchanged into properties here in Hawaii. During the quiet stretch after the pandemic, I completed a 1031 exchange from a California rental into a Honolulu apartment building—and then remodeled each unit with care. That experience reinforced what I now help clients achieve: keeping more of what you’ve earned by using smart, compliant tax‑deferral strategies and reinvesting with intention.
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Through BridgeWise Group, I connect investors with a trusted team—wealth managers well versed in DSTs and tax strategies, qualified intermediaries, and estate advisors—so you can make confident, well‑informed decisions. My approach blends:
- Investor perspective: numbers first, cash flow and risk clearly modeled.
- Builder’s eye: design, durability, and improvement potential that actually pencils.
- Agent advocacy: clear communication, steady negotiation, and a smooth process.
What also sets me apart in the luxury real estate market is my personal experience buying, designing, and selling my own luxury properties. I understand firsthand what discerning buyers expect and what elevates a home beyond its square footage: timeless finishes, thoughtful floor plans, and lifestyle-enhancing details. That perspective allows me to guide clients not only on the financial side of a transaction, but also on how to position, present and maximize the appeal of their high-end properties.
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If you’re exploring a purchase, a sale, a 1031 exchange, or evaluating whether a DST or other strategy fits your goals, I’d love to be your guide. Let’s bridge where you are to where you want your portfolio—and your peace of mind—to be.
