This has been our primary business for well-over thirty (30) years, but in California ONLY.Few posters here are attorneys, let alone licensed to practice law in Hawaii.

If the tenant has low net worth, a court judgment is practically worthless.Taking a week to vet a tenant can save months of headache.

If there is not enough STRs in the market you are in then you have to adjust business practices.

It would be pretty simple to find a mortgage loan calculator online; input the current loan balance; and modify the terms as needed.

Starting with single-family homes and growing a portfolio one step at a time seems like a practical approach.

I've found deals in local online groups on Facebook, simply asking people for what I want. 

, the more likely people will respond with valuable insights.Network actively: Join local investor meetups, online forums (like BiggerPockets), and social media groups focused on real estate to start engaging in conversations.Be open to learning: Real estate investing is a dynamic field, and the more you learn, the more you'll realize there’s to know!

I know there are a variety of screening practices used by landlords and property management companies.

Found this property through our local online foreclosure auction site.

While I’ve completed six transactions, I now primarily use my license for referrals rather than active practice.