I drove by the other day and saw a heavy bag, punching bag on the same porch.

(technology is obviously not my bag!

Aloha Dirk,  Like in most places,  Hawaii has a mix bag of contractors from really good reasonably  priced ones to dirt cheap shady ones that do shoddy work that could lead to fire (bad electrical work) or health issues (mold) for tenants.

I've gotten proposed this myself and find it interesting-- not my cup of tea but another way folks are getting creative.

The mattresses get positive comments (Zinus Green Tea 12") so we let them know but no one is clamoring for our sheets or towels.I do like the art idea more however.

Whoever does, will be a punching bag for the rest as prices are NEVER low enough for owners.Who's going to get the proper license(s)?

I'd also suggest looking into house-hacking for your first deal.But if/when you decide to invest out of state, building your core 4 will be fundamental to your success, https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...

But that's really not my cup of tea... well, maybe instagram but probably more of a marketing instead of documenting) , and third I want to share this with the biggerpocket community! 

There is an organization in LA that will help you navigate the permitting process and provide some advice/guidance *before* you go to the permit offices and let the cat out of the bag.  

You will need to get a local, rockstar Realtor, contractor, lender, and property manager.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...