@Bob E. 

They are never any further away than a phone call scype or e-mail.

Contrary to popular belief you don't need to spend money to make money in this business.

I have written an e-book on the topic of getting brokers to take you seriously when you are new at this.  

The Kihei area in particular is mostly vacation rental condos and a very popular spot for those looking for good accommodation deals in a great area.  

Brian Gibbons its 60% off the AIV if he's doing quick and dirty numbers but I advise to run down the DD process to make sure all the numbers make sense to the buyer (if it's going to a E.

Let's say:ARV: 40kRepairs: 15kPP: 10k (CC of 10% ) $11kN/C: 900Quick Profit: $5kFlip to E user: 20k with closing costs (not using a realtor in this example)**you settled at 19k net to you making you that 5k plus some change.

Although it's popular for people and films to blame "greed" it's tough to argue that caused the bubble because that would mean people just all of a sudden became exponentially more greedy.  

E   As far as contract - goes - most investors - cash buyers - have NO contingencythey perform due diligence before hand and - writes ALL cash offers with Ten days -subject to Clear Title.In your case - you can do what is called an " Option to Buy  Contract" -- for as little as $ 100.   

Just listening to BP Podcasts gave me an answer on the best books read by popular people.