I have a couple investment properties myself and I'm a CPA at a large REIT so I can review your numbers, as well as offering feedback on location, price, etc.

retail scares me, like halloween in St Augustine..Jax rei can help you, the surrounding ity is quite an off market networking place

We host value add speakers and have a networking session as well.

Good for a conference call with your tax CPA/EA and your attorney.

Also, wanting to build my network in the field.

Great place to network.

I'd really avoid the primary markets that you mention as you're really too late unless you network and find a stellar off-market deal.

The extra lot space that I have sits on a abandoned rail corridor that is in the process of being converted to a bike/walking trail and connected to a network of almost 40 miles of trails which is bringing people to the city from all over. 

@Robert ReineriYou should contact your plan provider or CPA to discuss the details.The tax impact is the same regardless of which route you choose. 

Glad to hear there's a growing network of RE investors from HI.