I did have a good friend from Portland ( X philly eagle) who bought a small boutique resort in Kona about 8 to 10 rooms and that seems to have gone well for him over the years but price points were lower than the big hotels on the water or in Golf course settings.

I drove here and have of course have saved my gas receipts.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

What digging I've done has been in valuing professional services practices (same issue: owner does the "labor", has client loyalty, etc.) as well as medical practices (patients loyal to a doctor more than a physical address).  

Networking with other professionals, conducting comprehensive property analyses, and exploring alternative investment options such as syndications or crowdfunding platforms can also be beneficial.

Unless the contractor has professional liability coverage, not many avenues for recovery and even then its a long and costly process assuming the carrier picks up coverage. 

Bigger Pockets lead me to two experienced professionals. 

You make it seem like everybody should go set up an appointment with a professional anytime someone wants to ask one question about a particular topic... that's kind of the point of the forum.

So, why shell out for a "course" that you could have gotten free. 

They seek out skilled professionals who can offer expert advice and solve management issues.Real estate agents are drawn to property management companies that use smart technology and new tools.