However, I have found that many are not in a good position to recognize or execute the opportunity.

Congrats on recognizing a deal with such great potential.

Remember, Luck has two requirements. 1) You must recognize the opportunity and 2) You must be prepared to buy that opportunity.I see opportunity in Brooklyn's Future and I'm prepared, therefore I buy.Most people are prepared, but they don't see that Brooklyn is an opportunity TODAY.

My point is: there ARE genuine bargains out there, but you won't find them if you're in a RUSH to spend up!

The downside to this is banks do not recognize this money as income and will not allow me to finance a mortgage.I am seeking a possible partner of some sort to get started.

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

Running into a tough time (Amplify CU had some really weird rules around recognizing rental income from our other properties).

A genuine family person who will do anything for their family...except make money.

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.