My concern is that under the new NAR rules the agreement to hire a buyer's agent obligates the buyer to pay the buyer's agents's commission if the seller refuses to do so, and since the buyer's agent's agreement must be signed before the buyer can view a property or make an offer, the buyer has no guarantee that the seller will agree to pay that commission.

.● Be aware of the average rents in the market.● Familiarize yourself with comparable properties (comps).● Understand what needs to be done in terms of improvements or renovations.● Be knowledgeable about the internal rate of return (IRR) for the investment.● Determine the anticipated holding term for the property.● Know the initial capitalization rate (going-in cap).● Project the exit capitalization rate (exit cap).When facing objections while raising capital, it's important to dig deeper to understand the true underlying concerns.

I'm going to run some details by you and I'd like all of you who feel you are qualified to advise me so I can learn how to properly analyze these deals and be more cognizant of potential pitfalls/mistakes:So, I found this property off market in a Chicago real estate investment group.

With the Hawaii market, will it be smart to be negative for a few years and let appreciation catch up?

Also the market and income level (5 miles around the property) is also critical.

A heavily regulated market.

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

It would take a lot of your time to source your own off market pipeline.

Are there any good REI magazines you all have found beneficial for things like market news/trends, success stories, etc.?

There also aren't too many properties out there that have a value add because buyers will pay top dollar for whatever comes on the market.