I would echo this, it is a great REIA and the best place to find local, like-minded individuals and resources. 

This is a fine needle to thread because at this size, you very quickly start competing with high net worth individuals who are seeking summer homes. 

Hawaiian real estate law differs from other western states significantly, mostly due to its monarchal heritage and the Bishop Trust influence.The basics are the same as would be in California; determine the condition of title ownership (individual(s), estate (including conservatorship, if appropriate) OR fiduciary acting for trust.Use a qualified private money equity lender to make a loan sufficient to buy out the cash-only beneficiaryThe legal community in HI and Big Island in particular is small.

Also keep in mind that if the concern is lawsuits, they can still name you individually in a suit and it is just another battle.

I'm ready to get out there and connect with other individuals and create a team to benefit myself in this journey!

Quote from @John Morgan: I’d do individual cash out refis on them to scale up.

We also have a mixer for Canadians investing in the US on April 4th, 2024 come out and meet some like minded individuals.

If a cash out refinance, many lenders will allow the cash out to satisfy the reserves requirement.DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.

For individuals with full-time jobs in other industries, meeting this threshold is challenging unless real estate is a substantial focus outside regular employment.

There were at least 5 individuals who seemed ready to rise to the occasion and help this poster with their borrowing needs.