do you need help obtaining the data you are talking about?  

The few rules, may be missing some, to manage STRs:1)Own the listing2) The asset acquisition is the underlying investment.

I have just over $200K left of owner-financing, but I'd like to obtain a cash-out mortgage/loan of $500K (ideally) to be able to pay off the previous owner and make some repairs, etc. 

It actually works out better when you enjoy the asset yourself as opposed to someone who just wants the money. 

I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.LEGAL PROTECTION: By placing your assets in an LLC, you are legally separating them from your personal assets.

You don't necessarily need to replace it with exactly $140k in debt, as long as the total purchase price meets or exceeds your sale price and all the proceeds are reinvested.Using Proceeds as a Down PaymentYes, your $300k could absolutely serve as a down payment on a larger property, like a $1.5M asset, depending on your financing.

It has a free version and in the event you'd like to upgrade once you obtain more properties, the monthly cost is extremely reasonable. 

I recently obtained my HI real estate license to access the MLS and assist with my personal house-hunting needs.Does anyone know of a more boutique brokerage on Maui where I can hang my license with minimal overhead and without the requirement of going through a mentorship program?

How did you obtain the contracts for subsidized housing? 

And where you'll see cap rates go up is in the older assets and smaller markets.