I'm a very small fan of Dave Ramsey, so I'm not looking to mimic BRRR or FIRE, especially since I'm now 68 and perhaps a little late to the party.....cheers!

Several clients had shooting issues lately.

How much time should I realistically allot for application/background checks, walkthrough, paperwork return, deposit and first rent collection? 

From what I've seen the returns are decent. 8% preferred and sometimes 12-15% annualized.

Typically in Kihei the 1 beds offer a better cash on cash return but if you need a 2 bed for personal use that would make sense . 

Correct, however 1% is NOT going to provide you with a good return.

The expected returns are a mix of cash flow and appreciation, ensuring short-term stability and long-term wealth building.Good luck!

also what is your targeted per unit return?

I would discuss financials on this if you choose to come see the pre-rehab on Dec 1 (I have made a lot of money (close to 7 digits after this rehab is done in ~2 months) but due to not executing a cash out refi (due to the rate increases) my return is below my underwriting).

A property owner that is looking to maximize return may want to run their own STR.