Instead of shelling out $60K for a $250K deal, maybe some of you can help me figure out (or give referrals) to title companies, etc, or give overall advice how to save me money from this enormous financial endeavor (closing the deal).Thanks!

This setup adds an extra layer of anonymity and protection.

If multifamily options seem scarce, consider house hacking single-family homes with extra rooms or an ADU for cash flow.

-My fiancée and I are planning on having our first kid by the beginning of 2026, so extra room would be ideal as we are somewhat limited in the primary residence. 

I believe that the extra burden from tariffs will probably dampen the positive effects of lower corporate taxes as a shot term trend, potentially leading to slower project initiations.

Quote from @John Underwood: Are you sure it's not $600 extra per year?

The area might just be extra popular at this time.

I'm currently exploring opportunities in the Honolulu market and looking to use my VA renovation loan to purchase a 3-4 bedroom home, renovate it, and rent out the extra rooms as part of a co-living/house-hacking strategy.

When you are first starting out, you should probably buffer an extra 20% on top of your renovation budget to cover incidentals while you are learning the true cost of flipping.When you do all these things (conservative estimate of ARV, additional 20% estimate on construction costs, using a conservative 0.7 multiplier in your estimate), you are unlikely to lose on your first flip (but it will be harder to find your first flip).  

I quickly learned when I lost out on a deal that was ideal for my situation by waiting an extra day to reach out.