Understand the difference between the two, how they are compensated, and how they serve you during the due diligence process. 

It’s an exciting time go learn, understand, and practice real estate estate investing. I have the passion and am looking for those who are willing to share the wisdom.

Talk about self-serving!

But to be clear, I am serve the O'ahu market but have had clients have me help them look for property on other islands.  

Our laws require us to offer a rental first come first served (first completed application that qualifies must be offered the unit).

Lei, I'd be happy to serve you any way I can.For Ko'olina, I love the Beach Villas (as well as the entire Ko'olina area) and if you are primarily looking for a very quality property for you and your family to use, I'd recommend it.  

In theory the mentor/coach should serve in an advisory role and be able to point their clients towards investments and strategies that are most appropriate based on their financial means and skillsets, be available to help navigate their clients through issues that arise (and hopefully identify and help avoid issues before they even arise). 

You're marking the equities to most recent returns, the reality is a real estate investment to live in is a guaranteed rate of return and serves utility. 

It sounds like you’re bringing a wealth of experience from the commercial real estate world, which will undoubtedly serve you well as you expand your residential portfolio.

I was thinking that the very thin hard carpet could serve as a sound insulation layer, and just installing click together LVP right over the thin carpet and the thin hard stick on tiles.