I'm particularly focused on local STVR (Short term vacation rental) properties that are officially licensed by the county of Hawaii to operate short term rentals.

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You would be exposed to doing work without a permit, the cost of the actual permit and, worst case, having to rip it all out and have a licensed plumber/electrician do it again.I've heard most municipalities around my area no longer charge the work without a permit fine.

I’m a CA licensed Architect specializing in Residential Projects in Los Angeles CA.

Look for reviews, licenses, fundings etc.. 

I would always prefer to use as low a down payment as possible, but I understand that being located 1 hour from Indianapolis may present some challenges.I currently have a W2 income in Lafayette and am a licensed realtor in Indiana as well.

Make sure whoever you use is licensed and insured. 

Work with a licensed GC (if this is your first fixer) If you have verifiable rehabs in the past 36 months that you have closed on you can rehab it yourself as long as its not a heavy rehab. 2.

Just because they have a real estate license does not mean they know anything about purchasing good investments.

"You can't be paid for raising money if you are not a licensed broker."