There are strategies to buy properties with less money down for sure, like private money, seller financing, contract for deeds, etc, but figuring out what's most important to you and the why behind what you're doing should help guide you both in you journey! 

I house-hacked several properties and it was a great way to get into the real estate space with a lower amount of capital.If you end up looking at using a renovation loan like the 203k or Homestyle (both of which HIGHLY recommend) please reach out because I am happy to guide you through the process.

Obviously not a family trip kinda room.Most of these things are under 100k, low barrier to entry, easy to pickup. 

I would run the numbers for ALL properties and specifically look at your return on equity to help guide the decision for each property.Here is what I suggest that you do:1. 

You'll want to get connected with a local expert who can guide you to the right area.

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Please could somebody share some websites where to start looking besides the populars Zillow and Homes, etc. and of course something like first guide or tips.thanks so much!!!

I did an ABNB search compared to a hotel for a Big Island trip and initially it looked cheaper than a hotel by several hundred dollars for 4 nights. 

The reality for many is that life gets busy, the half-day trip to the property is difficult to cram in, and that property management is tough.