Thanks, another playground to investigate.

My goal is simply to make enough to show that my business makes money so I can continue enjoying living here.

And it's a rather low bar to get over for anyone wanting to continue to wholesale. 

Huntsville, AL, showed—and continues to show—strong appreciation.

We should see a continued rise in inventories going into next year, which is normal for this time of year.

You can do this without bankruptcy and if you continue those new habits you can move on to buying an investment.

Whether you go with an LLC or continue to own the property in your name, having good liability coverage is always recommended.

I believe Hawaii will continue regulating STR and it will be harder to make the numbers work. 

Quote from @John Busch: Truly appreciate the multiple responses and look forward to continuing our communication as we live in Southern CA and do not have many contacts in that part of the county. 

Hindsight Critique•Continue to build relationships to increase deal flow•Property manager (Mercer Hughes) is critical to completing renovations and quick tenant placement•Continue to build relationships with private lenders and personal investors•Have cash available to make quick competitive offers Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?