It may be customary but if it isn't statute, you can't guatantee.Reinstatements vary by state.  

Of course, with all things, the answers to all these matters will depend on the circumstances.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

The Lien process is State dependent. 

I would say the first step is a survey, maybe geotech depending on the lot and your area's requirements, and then contact a local architect that you like the work of and feel you would enjoy working with!

A buddy of mine in the group has had one for over 100 days so it can vary) With buy price, soil evaluation and having an improvement permit done for the buyer, I was all in at a little under $14k.

Hawaii is a market for sophisticated investors who aren't dependent on cash flow.  

There are definitely things you need to look for, but it depends on your goals.

I'm sure you can agree the property management style differs depending on the answer!

They said theoretically they could do hearings a year out depending on the backlog but I would think you'd at least get scheduled. 

I believe there could be other benefits and reasons to use a hard money lender such as transactional ease (depending on lender) or perhaps even as a way of opening doors for borrowers who may not qualify for bank financing.