Trying to build out that dream team of contractors and subs as well.A mentor would also be super helpful, but like I said, still building out that network.As far as my personal situation, I have a good credit score, a decent amount of savings (200k cash) and a little more than that in investment accounts along with some equity in my current home, a mortgage, and car payments.Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Do you need/want the monthly income soon or are you willing to work toward a greater income later and leverage off future appreciation?

I have decent W2 income and I plan to continue working for at least 5-10 years.

(edit: the property can have up to 3 units built on it...house with attached separate apartment + unattached ADU)Of course, other people are telling me to park my cash in a high yield savings account and just chill LOL, but I'm not really comfortable with that either as an investment strategy.

Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.

I really would like to keep as much personal cash as I can at the moment because I am expecting some very big life changes this summer which will take a good chunk of my income.

Account Closed - Cash flow plays are indeed difficult in Hawaii.

- this could also be another career shift for me considering I am trying to find a more profitable source of income for my 9-5 job.

It is a balancing act, but your future self will thank you.PS maybe try to seperate your equity investment from your cash flow investment: there are other ways to build a couple hundred $ in passive income and then you can focus your REI on long term goals.

The landlord laws here are great as well, and prices aren't too crazy for a normal income.