We are starting to explore options for buying his shares to eliminate him as a risk and a roadblock but still have funds leftover for growth.

I do not have to much cash for a down payment but was thinking of doing a HELOC on one of the rentals to get more cash and go the BRRRR method.

To minimize capital gains tax on the sale of their primary residence, your in-laws can utilize the $500,000 capital gains exclusion, potentially explore an installment sale to spread tax liability over several years, or consider converting the property into a rental to use a 1031 exchange for tax deferral eventually.

Welcome to the real estate hive.. are you open to exploring off-market listings through your network?

For all methods you would want to find a market that has strong employment rates, strong income rates for the market, and is a growing or an established market. 

Whether you’re lounging on the beach, hiking up Diamond Head, or exploring world-class restaurants, Waikiki has something for everyone.

This vary heavily town to town. 20% down is great if buying strictly as investment but if you have a way of owner occupying I would explore that route and apply the 20% down to increasing value of property and instead using low money down loan. 

Over time, I’ve built a network of 20-30 clients who are always eager to explore new opportunities, and right now, real estate is at the top of our list.I’m diving deep into how to best use $150K-$200k in 0% interest business funding for real estate investments.

But on this specific guy, I jumped on a call to explore the program and it was a high pressure sales call, it did not feel organic, not trustworthy and certainly did not feel the right fit.Why would someone spend 10k on a so niched-down space of real estate when they can get someone for the same amount to teach him/her everything?  

What is your preferred method of contact and when is a good time?