There are still deals to be found in Hawaii.The hard part is recognizing them as deals and knowing how to use them in your long term plan. 

If you consistently analyze properties, it will be much easier to recognize a good deal when it shows up.

Personally being recognized as an ‘investor friendly’ real estate broker isn’t a title I sought, but is more an effect of my interests, experiences, network, goals and passions.

Investors in your area will recognize a good deal when they see one and will take action fast.

Not everyone budgets well...and to me it is good they recognize this.Of course if there is a bad reason they are doing this...then I would avoid I've seen people with backgrounds, or severe credit issues, or bankruptcies...or some other reason you normally would not rent to, but they want to overcome that with cash. 

However after doing some research and talking to my contractor, I recognize that building a bigger multifamily property on the three lots may be the best use of the land.

That's a bit of a gamble for the landlord and it means you price your property higher which may draw less interest from someone browsing listings.  

Recognize the work needed to acquire a deal that performs better than your HELOCS rate and payments.

Bottom line -- you can gamble with  some rando contact but you will pay the price if there is an issue. 

For example, "Tenant will not operate any business from the residence, including but not limited to... " I list a bunch of examples like day care, massage, gambling, laundry service, etc.