Maybe someone else can chime in on what those costs could be now. 

But ends up costing them more.  

I purchased for 136k and seller paid my closing costs.

I don’t doubt that coaching is worth it to scale up quickly but might be good to do a lower cost options and buy a duplex or two at a minimum if you haven’t done so already.

Competition is high and operation cost is high .My property is in California, so wanted to get ideas from owners who were in my shoes.Any suggestions appreciated.Thanks.

@Drew Harris   Sounds like you might have more success with your setup or potential for success.We were looking for a client.   

I'm cautious about flips given the materials cost in Hawaii, but trying to manage it from the mainland where I currently live (though i'm considering moving to Hawaii to live in a multi-unit I may own).

Hi Tahreak, You have to be just as careful purchasing new builds, many of the homebuilders I noticed sometimes cut corners and you might have more maintenance related costs than expected.

Within a few years it should outgrow the setup cost. 

Partner Driven financed the Curran St deal using its own capital, covering the $25,000 purchase price and $11,000 in renovation costs.