Not only that, but I had also heard that only native islanders can buy the land so that condo developers don't come in and overdevelop the island (no offense intended).Again this is all hear-say, but this is what my relatives in Hawaii told me when I visited some years back.In any case, as far as I can tell most of the natives to Hawaii have a pretty tough time making ends meet.

No offense, but I'd be a bit afraid to do this.

Either owned and operated a small business and it became larger, worked for a successful start up (think high tech), that went public, went to "trade school" (doctor, lawyer) and went to the upper reaches of their field, or worked long and hard at their job, saved and invested wisely and didn't pi## away their money on foolish things like new cars every two years etc.There are two sides to becoming a millionaire, getting it (offense) and keeping it (defense).

What is offensive about that?

Your very welcome, but it appears you are not sincere in your thanks.I meant no offense, and only offered my point of view and assistance.Good luck in your investments.

Being new, I need all the info I can get on the subject, but its a daunting task trying to weed through truth, and whatever else is said in a post, on a forum.I mean no harm/offense/negative to anyone here, but shouldnt posts in a forum be treated as if we were speaking in everyday life?

With no offense intended to anyone's profession, I would much rather stay in my current job at my current pay than go to McDonald's and flip burgers for $1mil/year.

I moved here from Colorado 17 years ago and it took me a long time to get used to the concept...and in the mean time, I had buyers who lost properties they wanted to buy, because they started out too low and the seller and especially the seller's agent were offended and worked to assure that the "offensive" buyer did not "get" the property.

I personally find the entire concept of a HOA extremely offensive.

The act of no license if residential in nature requires license and non adherence is criminal offense.