It would be wise to take date/time stamped photos or conduct inspections when such incidents occur to have solid evidence.

You’ll lose your shirt  Don’t forget your alternative.

Some lose their shirts, destroy their health, and even ruin relationships.

Take on a partner that has done these kinds of projects before you lose your shirt, All the best  

The first purchase is always a huge learning experience so it's smart to buy something you can't lose your shirt on.

Apply for welfare and food stamps and a section 8 house, As well as free medical coverage from the government.

The first purchase is always a huge learning experience so it's smart to buy something you can't lose your shirt on.

You have no experience in STR's, so before you make a huge mistake and buy a property, arbitrage may be a good option to "Get your hands dirty" without losing your shirt. 

Ideally, we want the entire process to be managed locally to Hawaii to maintain authenticity and manage logistics effectively (stamps from Hawaii and not the mainland).Unfortunately, I haven't found a local company on the Big Island that offers these services.

As an investor that was around during the 2007 meltdown, there were a lot of investors that lost their shirt when their mortgages shifted from interest only to including principal and interest.