. - ideally every operator is sound at all aspects of being an operator, but there are operators who are outstanding at the operational side that are a bit lacking on the communication side.  

It sounds like inventory is pretty fixed in the Maui short term rental market, but I'm not sure if that's a safe working assumption for the long term.

At first this sounds like a good thing because its a cheaper entry level but the more you own the more complicated life can get.

that sounds helpful!

The biggest thing is to get started and take action, which it sounds like you are doing. 

Plumbers should be close to $100 an hour and this sounds like four man-hours, maximum.

@Taylor Cave  You make it sound like you can place 8 students in an 8 bedroom house and collect $500$-650/bedroom.

Sounds like you have a lot to contribute here!

Quote from @Derek Bell: I am used to posting under “commercial real estate”.

I'm interested in learning a bit more about typical vacancy percentages, size of the local population being serviced, reasonable percentage of effective gross income for expenses, etc. as well Peter.Hopefully some experienced member(s) will sound off!