I pay attention to local amenities like shops, parks, and restaurants, because they make the area more appealing to tenants.

He told me they don't care if the houses make money, only that they more or less hold their principal because what we think of here in the US as volatility is laughable to most of the rest of the world. 

If you don't care about income and are more of a capital gain kind of guy, prices are already high (as you noticed) and there's plenty of land available to buy so I'm not sure how much is left in the tank.

(To avoid months of probate and thousands if not $10’s of thousands of dollars in costs.)Hawaii is considered a "TOD deed state," meaning that residents can utilize Transfer on Death (TOD) deeds to designate beneficiaries who will inherit their property upon their death, allowing for a potential bypass of probate court proceedings.If she is already in memory care center.

You need to read the sheriff sale information carefully, or if in a county with a magistrate then read their ruling. 

My experience with S8: There is a reasonably strong correlation between S8 tenants and tenants that do not take care of a rental property. 

Higher-quality areas attract tenants who are more reliable and tend to take better care of the property.

Keep in mind that many responsible agents tend to be conservative with their valuations, especially in today’s market, where properties aren’t moving as quickly as they once did.If we’re in a conservative market, pricing on the lower end may make sense, but it’s always good to weigh your options carefully.

Thank you for sharing your experience here; it’s a good reminder to be extra careful when dealing with properties like this.This post has definitely made me realize how important it is to double-check zoning and property classifications before closing on a deal.

A few clients or properties can suck up all of our time and attention and ultimately, prevent us from taking on more business.