We focus on CapEX before beauty. as a realtor we understand selling or renting homes you have to make the home function, Roofing, windows, electrical and plumbing. after we address these we focused on beautify making sure the upgrades match the area and is forward thinking with color scheme, flooring, and flow.

While to some extent software can act appropriately based on averages, that'd different than actually understanding the marketplace and workflows and optimizing.  

So i have to think the buyers your talking about are not locals who understand the local dynamics but coast buyers who dont understand that list price is just the starting point..

As for STRs in Hawaii, it’s my understanding that the laws here are making it more challenging.

Make sure you understand their timeline for funding—speed can be crucial for flips—and their experience with similar projects.Look for a lender with clear communication, transparency, and flexibility.

I understand that sending them a message through the platform may flag me for solicitation.

Just make sure you understand laws, zoning and you are eligible for lic.  

I'm eager to understand the ins and outs of finding deals, negotiating with sellers, and building a network of cash buyers.I’m here to learn, ask questions, and share my journey as I work toward my first successful wholesale deal.

Must have been my mis-understanding.

Are there lenders who truly understand the nuances of land deals?