Maui real estate. Best way to be started?

[Kris Klark]

I am moving to Maui in a couple of weeks and am eager to finally get involved in rei (after spending the last 2 years in the books).  Hawaii seems like a unique market so I’m curious what types of investing are people having success with?  

Also, what’s the best way for someone like me to start?  I’ve been working as a volunteer for the past 7 years (doing mainly construction and landscaping) so acquiring any conventional funding is not going to be possible.  

I’m interested in the idea of flipping or renting  properties where I can get seller financing.   Is this a reasonable plan on Maui or am I being naive?