It’s stable cashflow and long term appreciation and tons of accelerated bonus depreciation on taxes. like most anything in real estate it’s a long term play. 

I go with the highest deductible possible.

Is it possible that the cheaper quote with the $0 does not include the materials?

Of course, happy to connect you to local agents if you want to explore possibilities. 

Pretend its a perfect world where there are exactly as many rentals as tenants.

Most 3BR turnkey homes are closer to $285K and upwards, so with money more expensive, and minimum rent of $1800... possible break even scenario.

Thus, there is now a possibility that Honolulu County will change the minimum rental period (for non STR properties) to 90 days.  

Then she would have them provide a landlord to verify renter history.Since these possible tenants didn't apply through Zillow, I was wondering how I should go about getting this information?

I look forward to hearing from any of you... and to the possibility of making friends and connections through this forum.  

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