That is why we're so hard-core here about ads, spam, etc.

., have you seen Holmes on Homes when they tackle tricky basement moisture the "right way" ).... so I would study it more (alot) and even think about experienced or expert opinions to find a source and craft the best solution.... wish I could say it is a 30 dollar and done deal....

They would have to come waaayyyyyy down in price for me to be willing to tackle that monster. 0% occupancy in an iffy area AND a ton of reno is needed?

I think for a newbie as long as you have the budget, tackle one that needs a ton of work.

I used to get hundreds of calls per year from real estate agents who are cold calling using Vulcan7's illegal auto-spam robo-call dialer system.

I figured there would be someone on the forum that has tackled a project comparable or even analysed a similar deal.....

Planning to hold long term, open to SFH or multi (though I am still learning how commercial lending works) and prefer not to tackle major renovations as I'd be investing from afar.

I would tackle that debt aggressively as I'm assuming those have killer interest rates (starting from the highest rate debt first).I don't know logistics in Maui but have you thought about doing any/all of the following for additional side income sources?

So that leaves the option of upgrading the house, but you kinda indicate that you do not have the funds to tackle that.

*I think being successful as an RE investor is a mindset challenge - willing to get your hand dirty, and tackle some hard brain training, and you will do well!