Otherwise find out if Hawaii has a senior advocate division.

Propstream - Data creation + stackingDeal Machine - Driving for DollarsOpen Letter Marketing - Mail ProviderUsing these 3 platforms, you will be able to create lists, research properties, and market to them effectively.

Does anyone have a good effective 3rd party mailing company to send mailers direct to seller?

I've consistently written about the forces of nature and her current and future effects on the real estate market (even while often being ridiculed and politicized on this very site for it) regardless: I personally moved and invested in coastal Oregon in 2018 from Venice Beach Los Angeles partly as a result of the trajectory of climate and have assisted several clients that specifically purchased on the Oregon Coast for their own 'climate havens,' investment and future retirement homes. 

To leverage the equity for financing my next deal, a second mortgage seems like a more cost-effective option.

All being said, most real estate investors advocate that the earlier you can take action and acquire your first deal, the quicker you'll learn.

Rent control advocates will state it is greedy landlords because they have zero knowledge of basic economics.

It's hard to guess how soon regulations will become effective.

More than doubling in one day did change that a bit, but I am glad I have it and hope it is never needed.I advocate those who have significant assets have the protection necessary to protect those assets.  

While they can provide valuable advice, you must advocate for yourself and trust your instincts.Selling real estate—especially multi-use properties—can be full of surprises.