Look for a local credit union that can offer a cash-out refinance once the work is done, ideally with minimal seasoning.

If you're local you can probably do fine on your own.

I have attended local meetups so that I can have a handful of experienced folks who have resources to share.  

This begins with the local electeds but should be overseen and ultimately ensured by Governors.

I have done it myself 3 times and have helped a ton of people locally do the same thing as their agent! 

Local investor focused realtors will have multiple referrals for you to check out and interview.

The front end can sometimes be tedious to get approved by the local housing authority, but rent payments are always timely.

Attend the local and regional Real Estate meetups.

So we have been going to a local laundromat for laundry.

But if they gov't changes to a 90 day minimum, you would have to operate as a 90 day rental or longer.And talking to local experts, if you want to own a STR on O'ahu, your safest bet is to buy a unit in a Condotel that is located in the "Resort" zone of Waikiki.