There is a formula that you must follow if you want to perform, having a realtor who knows the market inside and out and practices what they preach is an absolute necessity. 

The partners between a realtor like myself (proficient in renovation experience), a general contractor, usually a loan consultant to support the buyer and the lender, (along with a buyer and seller of course) are the parties involved.I come across so many homes perfect for 203k or HomeStyle buyers, on and off-market, it isn't funny.

While I’d love to invest locally, most properties here are beyond my price range.Right now, I’m compiling a list of potential properties, underwriting deals, and reaching out to Realtors.

Since I am a Realtor, I represented myself in this transaction.

We want our kids to be able to be close to our families, so ideally, we visit Oahu a few months every year.I spoke with a few realtors and it seems like the best investment would be the condo hotel as they are legal Airbnb/STR.

Our realtor found it, we were able to talk the seller down by $10,000.

My wife is a Top 50 Realtor who works with investors.

Thanks for the replying @Shiloh Lundahl, here’s what I’m looking for: good areas to invest, good resources to find properties, general information about the buying process, any realtors and other locals that can help, and expected returns in the area for STR.

I had the same occurence, however I was the Realtor for the seller.

I have found the deal and I'm a licensed Realtor.