I suppose we should have done more research but we've bought a foreclosure in the past with no problems and didn't think that would happen, and we assumed that he would have to pay us what we paid for it!

If you own investment real estate in Hawaii but do not live here and want to self manage, you are "supposed" to have a "point of contact."   

If it is because your PM is supposed to be doing it and isn't, then you need to tell your PM to get to work because you are losing money and aren't happy.

The sheriff was supposed to be there to evict them by tomorrow, but I have heard nothing from them.

I suppose it would depend on the building code if that was offered or not, or had to be hard wired in.

It's supposed to ensure there are no surprises after closing.

It also defies the very logic of what a tax certificate is supposed to be.

I suppose I am referring to the concept of "Post Scarcity" a time when resources are not limited which, in theory, could lead to the elimination of the need for work. 

The furniture packages they have are very expensive, but it supposedly adds 25% to your total bookings. 

But like Patrick points out, each city has their own processes and some have point of sale violations, and Cleveland is supposed to start doing this in the fall, so the best thing you can do is to find an experienced agent / broker who can help navigate these issues with precision and ease!