On September 19, 2025, the core team of Beyond International, together with project developer Watt Companies, held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Keauhou project site in Kailua-Kona, on Hawaii’s Big Island.
This milestone marks the project’s official entry into the construction phase, providing investors with clear, tangible development progress and a stronger foundation for capital security.
A Proven Developer with Decades of Experience
The Beyond Hawaii EB-5 Rural Project is developed by Watt Companies, a well-established U.S. real estate firm founded in 1947. With 77 years of experience, Watt has developed:
- Over 100,000 residential units
- More than 8 million square feet of commercial properties
- 50+ retail and mixed-use centers
Watt’s long-standing track record demonstrates deep industry expertise and execution capability.
More importantly, Watt has extensive development experience on Hawaii’s Big Island. Since the 1960s, the company has completed two major developments in the Keauhou area, showcasing strong local market knowledge and consistent delivery in this unique regional environment.
Rare New Construction with Distinct Competitive Advantages
The project is planned as a tropical, garden-style resort villa community designed for sale and legal short-term rental (STR). The development will include 120 townhouse-style residences, supported by:
- Two swimming pools
- A residents’ clubhouse
- Full community amenities
Notably, the project holds legally permitted short-term rental licenses, which exist in only about 5% of land areas across the entire state of Hawaii, making this asset exceptionally scarce.
During the groundbreaking event, Beyond International - acting as the regional center and EB-5 project manager - joined Watt in hosting investors on site. The Watt team guided investors through previous residential developments on the Big Island and surrounding land parcels, offering direct insight into local market conditions.
The conclusion was clear: new housing supply on the Big Island is extremely limited, and the market strongly favors sellers.
Strong Market Fundamentals and Long-Term Demand
Over the past 20 years, the Keauhou area has seen virtually no new residential construction, giving new-build projects a significant pricing advantage and premium appeal.
Existing homes - often 15 to 20 years old or more - show wide pricing disparities, limited inventory, and generally lack professional community management or resort-style amenities. Scarcity continues to drive demand well beyond supply.
Additionally:
- Properties with STR (short-term rental) permits demonstrate nearly double the market demand of standard residential units
- Since January 2024, STR-permitted properties have experienced price growth nearly three times higher than non-STR properties
- Hawaii is actively restricting and reducing residential STR permit issuance, further reinforcing long-term scarcity
Within an already supply-constrained housing market, this project stands out as the first new condominium-style development in the Keauhou area in nearly two decades. Featuring 2-4 bedroom layouts, modern community amenities, and a prime location, the project directly addresses the long-standing shortage of larger vacation-oriented residences.
Supported by Hawaii’s strong tourism economy, short-term rental rates in the area consistently range from USD $500 to $1,000 per night, with demand exceeding supply. Once operational, the project offers exceptional value for both owner-occupiers and investors, with strong liquidity potential.
As more local residents relocate to the Big Island, combined with the project’s mountain-and-ocean-facing geography, the development is well positioned to become one of the most attractive resort-style communities on the island.
Prime Location in the Heart of a Resort District
The project is located in the core of Keauhou’s city center, surrounded by established infrastructure and resort amenities. Within walking distance are:
Large supermarkets and shopping centers
Dining and entertainment districts
Multiple high-end resort hotels
Transportation is convenient, and the area fully supports both long-term living and short-term vacation use.
Beyond and the developer team also led investors on site visits to nearby commercial hubs and resorts. Investors experienced firsthand the high tourist traffic, active commercial environment, and mature service ecosystem. This level of regional development ensures strong livability while providing stable demand and sustained rental performance for the short-term rental market.
EB-5 Advantages: Rural Priority Processing and Strong Job Creation
The Beyond Hawaii EB-5 Rural Project qualifies as a USCIS-designated rural project, making it eligible for priority adjudication under the reserved visa category.
Under current visa availability conditions, investors may benefit from concurrent filing, allowing access to interim immigration benefits (“temporary green card” status). Each EB-5 investment is projected to create approximately 42 jobs, far exceeding the minimum requirement - providing a strong margin of safety for immigration approval.
This combination of processing speed and job creation strength makes the project both efficient and secure.
Beyond International: A Leader in Integrated Investment and Immigration Solutions
This project is managed with the participation of Beyond International, whose core strengths include:
- 20+ completed projects across more than 10 U.S. states
- A diversified portfolio spanning 8 real estate sub-sectors, balancing risk and return
- Rigorous project selection, full compliance audits, and transparent structures
- Maintained project control and decision-making authority to prioritize investor interests
- Full integration of professional fund management with immigration services, delivering a one-stop, closed-loop solution
Beyond adheres firmly to a “safety-first” philosophy, committed to creating high-quality immigration investment products that combine capital security, immigration certainty, and process transparency.
Through its integrated model of investment management + immigration services, Beyond continues to distinguish itself across EB-5 and Canadian immigration programs - emerging as a new-generation industry leader.
If you are seeking an EB-5 project with strong immigration protection and controlled investment risk, the Beyond Hawaii EB-5 Rural Project is an opportunity not to be missed.