Aloha Mary,  if you need local tax assistance, Gorden from Tax Services of Hawaii is a great resource.   

If you are going to live there for several years, you might see some rent growth that can assist your bottom line, but I might keep looking.

My assistant is licensed in Tennessee.

I need advice or assistance on how I should go about this Bundle Deal of distressed properties I just came across.The bundle includes 13 properties (all single-family) that all add up to $407,150 and all but possibly 2 are not in shape to be rented out and would need rehab done to it.

Because they aren't onsite and able to assist a guest at any time, they typically charge a cheaper fee of 10-20% gross profit.

We have numerous products in New York for 30 year fixed rates on 5+ units, would love to get on a call to see how my team and I can assist you.

Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.

So we backed off & eventually her kids moved her to assisted living. 

It’s definitely a big assist and it would be sad to see it go but it could only get better with a dedicated forum. 

I'd find a seasoned agent and lender who can assist you through this.