We are a vertically integrated real estate company with over 18 years of experience in building, investing, and managing real estate.
Team
MAX BEHRENS
Max Behrens, a 35-year-old entrepreneur and father of three, grew up in Kaʻū on the island of Hawaiʻi and earned his degree in kinesiology from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. Passionate about the outdoors, Max enjoys surfing, golfing, diving, and hunting.
With over 18 years of real estate investing experience, Max has built a diverse portfolio that includes ground-up construction, spec homes, rehabs, Airbnb, mid-term, and long-term rentals. In 2024, he achieved a major financial milestone by paying back 21 loans totaling over $8 million. Max also operates a heavy equipment company and runs a thriving real estate coaching program.
By leveraging vertical integration, Max has optimized his operations, enabling him to build faster and more cost-efficiently than most. Looking to the future, he plans to construct 50+ houses in 2025 as part of his commitment to innovation and growth. Focused on major expansion and diversification, Max continues to solidify his reputation as a forward-thinking leader in his field.
Vienna Rye
Vienna Rye is a distinguished self-taught digital media artist and entrepreneur. Initially pursuing a degree in international economics at New York University, she later chose to dedicate herself to the arts, forging a dynamic career as an art director and content creator. Specializing in brand development and digital storytelling, she has leveraged social media platforms to engage tens of thousands within local communities and spearhead multiple viral campaigns.
Her artwork has garnered wide recognition, featured in an expansive campaign spanning over 80 billboards across Los Angeles and throughout Los Angeles International Airport. Vienna’s pieces have been showcased internationally, including in the “Líneas Vitales/Vital Lines” exhibition at the Elizabeth Catlett Art Space and Printmaking Studio in New York City, private exhibitions in NYC, La Maison Baldwin in France, and various others. Her work has been commissioned by Amplifier Art and the Center for Cultural Power, and published by 1804 Books.
OUR VISION
We envision a local and native community that is engaged in the real estate industry, not just having a voice in the development of our ‘aina, but having a financial investment in our ‘aina. It’s time for us to step up and hold ground in an industry that has been displacing us for too long.
We envision a real estate industry that keeps local families in Hawaii by providing financial education and affordable housing. To do this, we need to educate ourselves on ways we can malama ‘aina with our money, not just our hands. We realize that we cannot do this with our money alone, so we are soliciting soljahs who are down to learn how to build and grow generational wealth through real estate in our Gainz Master Plan.
Our responsibility is the development of Hawaii’s two most important resources which are the land, and the next generations who will be taking care of it.
The next generations:
Our goals for the younger generations are to provide positive inspiration, financial education, and opportunities to learn how to consciously develop Hawai’i. We do this through collaborations, free community events and social media platforms.
The land:
Our goal for the land is to research and consult with cultural practitioners and experts to create real estate development practices that are culturally and environmentally conscious. Our efforts include:
Conscious land clearing
Conservation native forestry and cultivating non-invasive vegetation
Housing local families so they can stay in Hawaii and continue to contribute to our communities