Hindsight Critique•Continue to build relationships to increase deal flow•Property manager (Mercer Hughes) is critical to completing renovations and quick tenant placement•Continue to build relationships with private lenders and personal investors•Have cash available to make quick competitive offers Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I am a current Senior at Catholic University of America playing Baseball and finishing up ny accounting degree.

Quote from @John Busch: Truly appreciate the multiple responses and look forward to continuing our communication as we live in Southern CA and do not have many contacts in that part of the county. 

You have decent cash flow that you'll continue to accumulate, which you could put toward a deposit later for another property. 

Leaves an immediate bad impression.Entry Door: This seems silly but make sure your front door opens and closes easily without the need to play around with the door. 

But that’s the game we play. 

GP is more important in many instances than the property and that is playing out big time right now.

I can only speak to myself personally but I've continued to invest, knowing properties may not cash flow much but I've invested in value-add so focusing on appreciation.

Whether you go with an LLC or continue to own the property in your name, having good liability coverage is always recommended.

I believe Hawaii will continue regulating STR and it will be harder to make the numbers work.