Brie,Thank you for the warm welcome and taking the time to answer my questions.  

appreciate the warm welcome everyone!

But despite how expensive some things are here - the ability to surf year around in pretty warm water . . . priceless. 5) No lava here - but we got some of your VOG last week.6) Agree expect we don't have plenty for sale right now - very low STVR inventory at this time on O'ahu. 7) I am big fan of the Big Island and may eventually move there - but for now I love all that O'ahu has to offer.   

Investment Criteria:House-hack (live in one unit for 1 year / rent 2-3 other unitsClose proximity to Jamaica and Florida with Warm weather and easy travel back homeBuy Into Equity / CashflowDownpayment: 13KPurchase price: 150k - 300KFor this investment I would like to lean more towards cash flow (passive income).Financial Profile:Income: will be using 1 job as qualifying with 2 jobs requires 2 years historyCredit profile: Strong dynamic credit profile with 4 years history and a 720+ score as of today. ( will be 750+ in Feb) DTI Ratio: 15%

I don’t live there anymore though so I’m jealous of the warm weather!

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

Having never done this before (gathered leads and done warm calling and follow ups), I dont know what to expect and/or how to process these leads and my results so far have been less than stellar.. heres a breakdown.10 leads in FEB (im only including the last month because we made changes to the campaign and its working better)2 out of area of interest2 wont pick up phone or email1 didnt mean to fill out form1 rejected offer (said they would accept and then backed out and wouldnt give a reason)2 wants top dollar2 are being very sketchy (I will call you later, im busy, ect.)Is this typical?

Rather than let that lead go to waste, here's what to do, Ask the seller if they would be open to getting a cash offer, and regardless, run the lead by me; your buyer.this is our buy box .Motivated seller who needs speed, convenience, cash, solutions, flexibility, and has a property with cats, termites, title issues, tenants, eviction, tear down, "good bones" rehab, fixer, vacant, etc, etc.Sfh, 2,3,4 units, mobilesyour own seller lead onlyDirect to motivated sellerno seller representation or active MLS stuff.You book the appointment for an interior inspection, you submit the offer, if there is a tenant inside, title issues, other seller objections, or other issues we will help with the solution.Leverage any warm conversation you have going, any rapport, or relationship and lets get a signed agreement.We pay your 3% brokerage commission at successful closing for your direct to motivated seller lead.

@Craig CurrelopThank you for the warm welcome and information!

You just need to figure out what amount gives you that warm and fuzzy and you can stop there.