Yes of course its price can be more volatile and can go down faster than real estate would but long term it appreciates and pays every month.Curious on BP communities thoughts..

Hey BP community!

I have the passion and am looking for those who are willing to share the wisdom.Hi Mikal, welcome to the BiggerPockets community!

This is an amazing community for learning and growing in real estate investing. 

Greetings BP community, I recently joined a national senior care living development team.

Hawaiian real estate law differs from other western states significantly, mostly due to its monarchal heritage and the Bishop Trust influence.The basics are the same as would be in California; determine the condition of title ownership (individual(s), estate (including conservatorship, if appropriate) OR fiduciary acting for trust.Use a qualified private money equity lender to make a loan sufficient to buy out the cash-only beneficiaryThe legal community in HI and Big Island in particular is small.

Like mentioned it's also beneficial to keep up to date with what's happening in the area your STR is located, and make sure the decision makers are aware of hosts and what they bring to the community.

Does anybody have any recommendations on small/community banks that they like to work with?  

It will likely be a “commuter” community and will still attract plenty of great tenants.

The Valencian community, Sevilla and Malaga.