The amount of knowledge & information explained and provided is mind boggling honestly.

As previously stated, do your due diligence work and keep an open mind.

@Michael DartenMichael,Let me know who choose and how it works out, I wouldn’t mind having a backup.

To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating integritySo, start out by listing everyone you know in an Excel spreadsheet.

Keep in mind we are a "Mega PM", big staff big unit count, so it's a lot different then the Ma & Pa, but the principles can apply.

As for valuing the property, keep in mind that the properties are valued based on NOI, just like any business. 

Do you mind sharing the benefits of using a hard money loan as opposed to private money?

My personally favorite spot so far is Ko Olina but I'm open minded.

Keep in mind that this is also a very tough time to be entering the market as an agent because the inventory is so low.  

That will be a determining factor for where it makes sense for you to purchase.Regarding waiting - bear in mind a lot of people were predicting rates in 2024 would be in 5% range or low 6s, which didn't turn out to be the case.