NY is a little bit in love with us at the moment :)

In addition all cutting will need to be done inside (can't setup the saws out in the driveway), which means more time spent cleaning the job site.We are just finishing a deep energy efficiency retrofit of a rental - inside is starting to look beautiful, but the outside is missing siding of one wall and the awning over the entrance needs to be build ... both of which will need to wait until the weather warms and the snow goes.  

Ownership is conveyed at that moment and that new owner then grants a deed of trust or mortgage which becomes a lien on the property.

It is possible one will bail on you last moment and require you to scramble for money.b) Talk to attorney and start llc.  

@Crystal Smith At the moment we work with several large, established sponsors and developers.  

Glad you were able to figure it out - hopefully others do also.Not one of my brighter moments.

Having your retirement account, line of credit and personal cash available at a moments notice can create a return that would be hard to calculate at times because of the "opportunity cost".Frank R

To be blunt, this a very ambitious first step.Forget for a moment about how you'd contact the owner - think about what you'd bring to the table if you got that meeting with them.  

Im not sure if she is on Bigger Pockets, but her rehab site is beautiful!

But it doesn't seem these deals are on oahu at the moment.