I'm new to website and am looking to connect with locals around me.

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

If you're ever in the area again, my team hosts a local investors meetup call GRID Knoxville.

Multiple sub contractors with multiple separate contracts are not allowed..Repairs/Improvements must be completed by licensed contractor(s) as required by local/state municipalitiesRepairs cannot be completed by a related or interested party (i.e. relative, real estate agent, seller, broker, etc.)Borrower selects contractorContingency ReservesMinimum 10% is required.

Finding the true appreciation rate for specific towns can be a bit tricky, but you can start by looking at historical sales data, talking to local realtors, or even checking out some online tools that track market trends.If the condos you’re eyeing aren’t meeting the 2% rule, it might be worth reconsidering or at least getting a more detailed breakdown of potential long-term appreciation and other benefits, like tax advantages or rental demand growth in the area.

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

For an additional $100 I can buy a quality Delta kitchen faucet from Ferguson or other local supply houses  that will last me years. 

I am willing to offer my services like social media marketing, branding, presentation, organizing events, crunching numbers for free.

This is a challenging market for real estate.  

Hi Yu Jin,Dayton is a step up from Toledo but also comes with a step up in price.The numbers make sense in many Ohio cities.You make money when you buy and not when you sell.So look for off market (We do a lot of direct to seller), negotiate hard, buy with cash and buy quickly.Great deals don't last so you need to know the numbers very well in your target market.I've flipped hundreds of properties in Toledo since 2014 and am glad to say that I know the market like my back pocket.All I need is the address, scope of work and how much I can buy it for.Quick access to AREIS, the MLS to run comps and "ka ching".I know if it's a deal or not.Immerse yourself in the market and become a market expert on the numbers.Nothing comes easy mate and all good things take time.If you are looking to build a rental portfolio in Ohio you have to build a big one.Buying 1 or 2 properties and expecting a significant impact to your bottom line from a net-worth or cashflow standpoint isn't worth the risk IMO.In all sub $100,000 markets, it's important to build a large portfolio as there is a high likelihood that you will have repairs and vacancy on 1 or 2 properties at any given moment.Just my opinion and all the best.