The perception that landlords are all greedy is popular, and one that can lead to legislative changes.

Good points @Erik NowackiMy meter is getting a strong reading now, the rockets are about to fire and the siren will start blaring any minute.  

@eric teran I always appreciate getting input from someone who is "doing the work" rather than hypothesis and uninformed perceptions. 

Returns are simply the markets perception of risk.  

It would be inappropriate if a moderator were demeaning a specific political point of view - i.e. if I were to come out and denigrate all conservatives or Republicans - but there's nothing inappropriate about discussing (or even complaining) about perceptions of local/state/federal government policies or actions. 

Not that this is the case, but sounds like perception of the other members.

The only indicator of how the financial information was used, was to generate a pricing quote -- and the perception of that is depending on you have little or much you have, you pay more, or less (I could be wrong here, but that's the perception). 

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.