Grateful for this platform and the community-building nature to it. 

I own 2 STR units in condotel buildings in Waikiki, both are doing very well.

If you surround yourself with the right people—those who are actually in the trenches doing deals—you’ll pick up the skills, capital, and opportunities naturally.Looking forward to connecting more and building with you, Robert. 

I think you are putting too much of a narrative to your reasoning and that is where things fall apart. 

If the zoning map was altered where all 2-4 units were now RT-4 then developers couldn't just tear them down to make SFH and building owners wouldn't need to fight the city to increase density. 

Apartments are the least ideal living situation for us, so what if we got stuck in a multifamily property we intended to just be in for a short time.

So many variables can turn a deal sideways from 1 hour to the next - i.e. inspection findings, title issues, contracts, financing issues, taxes, dept. of buildings/local municipalities, etc.I'm glad to hear you made it through the challenges, and it sounds like you'll be able to leverage this experience as you grow your portfolio.All the best to you along your journey!

Real estate is one of the most powerful wealth-building vehicles—but only if you know how to play the game. 

I was interested in this type of deal because I was living in the area for another year and needed to build equity as well as dip my feet into the real estate market.

Down the road as you build equity you can pull it out to buy more real estate.