I would say, as a new investor join one of your local REIA events. https://www.facebook.com/TheCharlestonREIA/Charlotte is a 3 hour drive from Charleston but the NCREIA is a pretty good one to join as well. https://www.facebook.com/NCREIABoth the Charlotte and Raleigh meetings have a good turnout of vendors and attendees.

If you really want to invest in Hawaii, I would recommend partnering with a VERY EXPERIENCED local investor.

Partnering with Seth Choate provided valuable local insights, making this an attractive and strategic investment for Partner Driven.

Let's bring back the lost development, events, and jobs to the heart of the Commonwealth.

Partnering with Mike Hardin provided valuable local insights, making this an attractive and strategic investment for Partner Driven.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Gotta keep that money local, ya kno? 

Partnering with Ryan Phipps provided valuable local insights, making this an attractive and strategic investment for Partner Driven.

Partnering with Seth Choate provided valuable local insights, making this an attractive and strategic investment for Partner Driven.

Maybe local investors as well who want real estate safety vs stock market or commodity risk.