I am in the Cypress, Texas area located just outside Houston, Texas; so, my preference would be in someone in the general are that I could contact and start setting my team at the same time.Any recommendations?

Sounds like you may have already done something similar, so it wouldn't be like you are stepping into unknown waters.I prefer to take that kind of buying power and get 2-3 rentals in Tacoma over 1 rental in Seattle or Bellevue.  

Exit strategy includes either sell for cash (preferred) or lease option if necessary.If you are near South Bend, let's meet up and discuss REI.Nick

While we all prefer to use people we know and trust, it really makes no difference...the title co. does their work as per industry standards...unless of course you're trying to do some funky double close/assignment you're trying to keep from the seller. 

Believe me, it's expensive.One of the phenomenons I've learned the hard way is what called getting "home-boyed" which refers to a local judge giving incredible preference and bias and ruling in favor of a local attorney vs the out-of-town carpetbagger attorney.

Currently my goal is to renovate my primary residence here in Monroe County, then sell or rent it (Preferably sell). 

Usually I prefer vacant possession but we did buy a 5 plex last year with 2 vacancies that lingered for 3 years.

But that all depends on the buyer and their preferences, the way they finance their deals, how much they'll want to do on the repairs, and etc.

If you have time, shoot me an email with your Oahu areas of interest or areas you stay away from, your typical ROI requirement, what types of properties you prefer, and your budget.

Hi Juan- I'm not the expert on large complexes, I have 10 one bedroom apartments two of which are efficiency...while I'm a different neighborhood completely they earn very consistently but due to the more dynamic characteristics of single adults to pair up and paired adults to either have increased income trading up to larger units or creating children and moving up due to necessity- these are in a constant state of flux so require more attention.I prefer to rent to those on a fixed income with average expectations and a low interest in relocation.