@Tim Holt Come February, it's legal to create an ADU by-right on any single family property in the entire state.

Hiring a PM can save you time and headaches by handling tenants, maintenance, and legal stuff.

I don't necessarily need the standard features of pm software, such as rent collection, bookkeeping and maintenance requests, though that could help; but do need a clearinghouse of important information, such as leases, legal docs and other information; maintenance vendors I use; maintenance history; and some kind of tracking system, where I can record the various current projects I'm working on within the business.

Yes itwill cost you 4 to 7% commission, but you will have more buyers,don’t have to worry about the legal transaction process, and youwill never question if you got top dollar after you sale.I.

As you are partnering with your sister, have a legal document drawn up as to what happens if one of you wants to sell and the other doesn't, how expenses will be split along with money you are putting down, borrowing, profits, etc. 

There are other ways to legally raise capital, however, they have some inherent disadvantages making them considerably less desirable for what you’re trying to do.   

A large group of RAD investors is beginning to form with the intent of pursuing legal remedies.

Unless a property has a non-conforming use permit (NUC), there are only 4 areas on O'ahu that you can legally do STRS.  

Talk to the management company and if you're not feeling things are right or legal, then take legal action.

For legal, we can provide you a list of attorneys out there who do this and my recommendation is to interview them to see which one you feel works best for you.