Not sure if Hawaii did the same thing in the lahina fire I know when I was there right after the fire ( Honolulu) I read in the local paper how the locals were getting offers and were offended..

Hey Jack - Check out this article: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/brrrr-loans-what-are-the-...

Quote from @Brendan Doherty': I’ve read in books of people getting past having to live in the property they own so they can rent all units year one of ownership(living on the property with an rv).

Half of the PM's down here can't read contracts, don't know how to inspect a property for damage, etc. - they just use whatever contractor is giving them the most free stuff at the time.  

Does anyone have any tips or software tools to help give estimates on pricing and the potential occupancy of the rental?

There was an article published in Sept 2024 that showed the average consumer would save over $10,000 by working with a broker vs a direct lender over the life of their loan. 

Any helpful tip or feedback, please?

Do you have any other tips on "the live" in flip potential in LA? 

I was reading another landlord forum, and the issue with ESA/Service animals came up, and the deposit issue.

Ask lots of questions, read as much as you can, and then ask even more questions.