Were the presenters correct or were they just blowing smoke in my direction.

When I was younger, I would have agreed with you almost completely.Hawaii, and specifically Honolulu, and even more specifically Waikiki/Diamond, are a very special case, like only a few markets in the entire world.As I have grown older, I have come to realize the importance of "supply constraints". 

Short answer "Narcissistic Supply"Narcissistic supply is a concept introduced into psychoanalytic theory by Otto Fenichel in 1938, to describe a type of admiration, interpersonal support or sustenance drawn by an individual from his or her environment and essential to their self-esteem.[1]The term is typically used in a negative sense, describing a pathological or excessive need for attention or admiration from codependents, or such a need in the orally fixated, that does not take into account the feelings, opinions or preferences of other people.Keep in mind, narcissists need lots of money to keep up their facade.

I'm a captain of an offshore supply vessel.

I live in Palm Bay... 2 days ago I get a text from a wholesaler about a "Smoking Flip Deal" in my town.

There is a never ending supply, and I have thought about what you are talking about but with an o didn't street, but a lot of the houses are so far behind in taxes it tough to make the numbers work...I would have never imagined it would be that expensive to fix I was thinking 5k to 10k max.

Evalutes returns versus risksRental demand versus supply of propertiesPrice to rent ratio, tenant  quality and screening process,  eviction lawsWhy going abroad and not investing in your own country ?

Lastly, on the other side of that many markets are still below replacement value which could mean that supply of housing stock is fixed and that bodes well for pricing in those markets. 

Since you are supplying the granite you know they offer free installation and sink when you buy it.If I were you I would hire each trade out separately.  

I tried to explain how our LED pot lights are not actually dimming to one of the electricians a couple of months ago and, by the look on his face, I'm sure he thought I was smoking pot.