You could be below market to the "average" unit in the zip code but if you're in the glide path of the airport with jets are taking off every 5 minutes, the Taco Bell parking lot lights shine right in the windows, freeway exit is two houses away, a busy fire station is nearby with sirens all night long, etc then the price may still be too high.Are there any safety issues that could be helped with lights, cameras, etc?

Despite the siren song of higher profits, you never see people sell the class A/B portfolio and more down in class.2.

I personally have certain amounts I act on so then tenant doesn't get the perception I am nickel 'n dime-ing them every month.

When your having your doubts just keep pushing toward your goals and doors will open up as your mindset and perception changes.

I don't own in Hawaii, but my perception from my research there is that it's not an ideal cash flow market right now but can be great for appreciation, which it sounds like would be a pretty good deal in your scenario.If I had that much cash to deploy personally I would be putting it into properties that are most likely to hold value and most likely to gain value. 

There is a perception unique to Finance and Real Estate folks that rates will be lower in Q4 of 2023. 

I think khakis and a buttoned-shirt fits pretty much any situation, adjust based on what you think the neighborhood/seller would expect.As to arrogance, there is exuding arrogance and there is the perception of arrogance. 

:Sorry but you have a very skewed perception of this. 

It seems that the lack of experience is what caused some confusion and unfortunately airbnb is up to everyone's personal perception.

But if I were you and had such a negative perception of wholesalers, or any specific wholesale deal where I can't get a title fully insured, I would simply forego the assets offered by wholesaler/s.