There are so many niches and specialties, you can almost always find a way to have a fulfilling career - and hopefully make some money.I have been a real estate appraiser for 11 years and had a real estate sales license for almost as long.

A lifelong interest in real estate.

Utah based fulfillment companies are probably a billion dollar industry.. you got that right. 

If the owner is being advised by her legal counsel that selling the property would relieve her of whatever obligation she isn't currently fulfilling,  it is very likely due to the fact that said obligation would then be the responsibility of the new owner. 

All complimented with Amazon fulfillment centers, google, and more tech manufacturing jobs.The bad reputation comes from OOS investors wanting $20k D market properties.

Multifamily assets are cheaper than surrounding markets and yet the area's economy is strong and well positioned for light manufacturing, distribution, fulfillment etc. job growth - disproportionately renter profiles - being located on I-85/I-40. 

if i'm understand your question correclty,the answer is that you can't be put on title with a contract for deed..a contract for deed puts you on title once you fulfill your financial obligations to the seller..if they own the property outright, they can just finance the sale to you and then you'll be on title...you can refinance with a bank from a contract for deed, but when you do, the contract for deed will have to be converted to a note and deed of trust...hope that helps..btw, are you sure about the value of the property?

This rule is there because they have felt that if you gave up complete control of the property then you may not be able to fulfill your commitment to live in the property "part" of the year.There is NOTHING in the guidelines that restrict you from renting out the property when you are staying there.  

Haven't found much on them and they ignore our requests for references, among other things that would be simple requests to fulfill in building a new relationship. 

So at this point, I see no reason not to invest in an STR on O'ahu if it fulfills your real estate goals.