And when it comes unraveled, implications CAN BE extreme, INCLUDING jail/prison time for it. 

Hawaiian real estate law differs from other western states significantly, mostly due to its monarchal heritage and the Bishop Trust influence.The basics are the same as would be in California; determine the condition of title ownership (individual(s), estate (including conservatorship, if appropriate) OR fiduciary acting for trust.Use a qualified private money equity lender to make a loan sufficient to buy out the cash-only beneficiaryThe legal community in HI and Big Island in particular is small.

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

Could someone explain that to me or if there’s anyway to deduct those expenses.Not sure how we can explain it, because you already included an explanation in your question.

Heck, I had a pool replastered for $3,700 including chemicals/setup. 

Interestingly, the records do include the downstairs space as part of the livable square footage.

I've talked to lots of California and a few NYC investors that have lost money (including myself) who bought inexpensive properties in the Midwest mostly and a few in the South (Class C is volatile). - some strategies I've seen California investors use to lessen negative cash flow: house hacking, mid-term rentals (people temporarily displaced from home renovation or insurance reasons like fire), rent by the room, Short Term Rentals. - The ultimate house hack, live in the small ADU unit and rent out the two levels of the main house on AirBnb in San Francisco (I would have thought STRs are oversaturated in S.F. but it worked for them and they stay fully booked).

After conducting thorough due diligence, including a professional inspection and market analysis, the property was acquired for $72,000.Renovation and TransformationThe renovation aimed to modernize the property, enhance its appeal to potential tenants, and maximize its long-term value.

If i was giving someone 65k I would be on a plane and meeting them in person.Cannot say this about this website, but there are plenty of scams out there to take advantage of those in distress, including syndicators.

It includes a lot of good/bad examples.