@Dave Chapa helped me find an awesome HVAC contractor whose responsive quote and guidance made a big difference.And numerous BP folks have educated me on their infinite wisdom of the flat roof.

Plus...escape velocity...Episode 113 – Jay Papasan - Very practical slow and steady adviceEpisode 221 - Tim Shiner - his concept of equity build up and "shearing the sheep" shows some of the flexibility of real estate vs a 401k Last but not least, I strongly recommend all the tax advice given by my fellow CPAs.Amanda HanBrandon HallTax Reform Update – Brandon Hall and Amanda Han Linda Weygant GuidesUltimate Beginners Guide Forum StickiesBP Calculators or spreadsheets uploaded by membersMy Favorite Books I have to say all of the BP books…right?

Plus...escape velocity...Episode 113 – Jay Papasan - Very practical slow and steady adviceEpisode 221 - Tim Shiner - his concept of equity build up and "shearing the sheep" shows some of the flexibility of real estate vs a 401k Last but not least, I also recommend all the tax advice given by my fellow CPAs on the BP Podcast.

Take massive action and don’t slow down.

On the other hand, the muni's responsibility is to make sure its residents are safe.

Karam Charrouf based on your responses above you should read a lot of books and listen to many podcasts before you buy anything.You will need a lot more cash.

I would just collect some extra security deposit, add them to the lease(if kid is over 18) and make sure they understand they are all responsible for the rent and that an eviction will go on all of their records if they default.

@Jamison HaussmanOK, so here's what I know about the market in Honolulu...a big fat nothing.I suspect that's sadly among the more insightful responses you're likely to get in this thread.

So to me it seems like owner had it rented in 2014, he's no where to be found...property has been seized and taken from bank maintenance company.I called the bank after purchasing the property and they said since i'm not the owner they can't give me a code to open the property and said 3rd party purchaser are responsible to taking possession on their own.I called my lawyer and he said I should go ahead and get the locks changed.

It’s a little bit smaller of an operation in comparison to some of the others in town but Lexi takes good care of her properties and is very responsive.