They told me I can do my due diligence during the option period/ feasibility study. which is pretty standard.

@James Hughes Hey James, I am studying Computer Science at Fsu, and would love to work with you to make a program free of charge to send out mass e-mails, text messages etc... should be really easy as long as a file is given with the names and numbers.

I'd search for log cabins for sale and then study the areas.  

@Jeff Boyle  You may want to consider doing a cost segregation study on this property.

Wasn’t expecting a first ever client and studying for Commercial RE.

That's a good $2400 plus per month in rents; not a bad take if you can stomach college student (and medical students tend to study all the time around here).Gail

This community is really exceptional and already proving to be such a great resource in so many ways.Originally posted by @Justin Windham:@Tea RussellWelcome to Bigger Pockets!

As some of the other commentators have mentioned you have to know your market and while all of Hawaii has a high cost for entry there are still opportunities to be found.I found a very specific market (C-, 2/1 condos, near major hospitals, pet friendly, low HOA) that I studied intensely and because of that specific focus knew a good deal when I saw it and could quickly get the ball rolling while others were still analyzing.Kauai is such a unique community that you will be faced with nuanced challenges but that also means you may find opportunities where others miss them if you know the market.Kauai is the most beautiful island in the state and has a great sense of community, if you want to move there do it and make real estate work for you, don't go about it the other way or you may be left with more properties but also more regret.

Say they have a long term marriage like commitment - can prove they resided together on a lease and live as a married couple you may be able to get an exception to blood/marriage rule.

Shoot for a couple deals within your own cash to prove a track record.