It would be nice if you gave them more than that, because it takes a lot of effort to move a business (online marketing, business cards, etc.).

Now reality.. unless your using funds from a super successful business.. most most starting out are not sitting on piles of cash or have family offices.. so debt is the only way to get in the game.Also short term debt were your in and out can work.. but it also can bite you in the butt.. look at all the builders that went down in the crash.

This has been our primary business for well-over thirty (30) years, but in California ONLY.Few posters here are attorneys, let alone licensed to practice law in Hawaii.

We're probably not going to take the risk if we're busy agents to play that game. 

Hey @Brandon Leo - Congrats on starting your own handyman business! 

@Christopher Alley we use a lot of private money in the rehab business, and I have never paid any up front fees. 

@Jesse Strengunfortunately I’m not familiar with property managers in that location what I would suggest is I would look up NARPM and start with them..Below are some questions I would think would be a good starting point for you to see who really treats their company like a business or a hobby.My business partner is a regional VP for NARPM and I am happy to help if you need anything please reach outQuestions to Ask prospective management companies* What are your average days on market for vacant homes?

Quote from @Jonathan Grzeszczyk: David Greene has a series (Sold, Skilled, Scale) that teaches agents how to run their business like a business.

The homeowner insurance market right now is a dumpster fire with carriers refusing to write business and creating incredibly tight underwriting guidelines.

Another avenue people seem to be exploring is buying businesses.