The federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and the federal Fair Housing Act Amendments Act of 1988 prohibit discrimination on the basis of the following criteria (called “protected categories”): race or color; religion; national origin; familial status or age—includes families with children under the age of 18 and pregnant women; disability or handicap, or sex.

The unit is currently in deplorable condition, including 40-plus-year-old windows and a non-functioning furnace.

I'll definitely come check you guys out at the next meet up, however I'm not so sure about investing here in Hawaii, just assuming the entry price is prohibitive and if I'm leaving island it might be more of a headache dealing with overseas, but nothing is out of the question.

Should I put anything that specifies the house isn't in the best condition?

Condition, location and maintenance needs are very important.One tenant factor you may run into is the affordability of c/a. 

Seeing if this fits anybody's criteria:neighborhood: Inwood North77088Klein ISD3/2year: 1981sq/ft: 1557Rental comps: lowest comp (1) is $1250/mo.....majority of others $1300/mo and upARV: $120k on the conservative low endAs far as the condition goes.

Now that I some money saved up, my plan was to put a down payment(FHA loan) on an apt for around 200k-250k, size, condition, and location is similar to my current apt.

Now that I some money saved up, my plan was to put a down payment(FHA loan) on an apt for around 200k-250k, size, condition, and location is similar to my current apt.

Lender isn't going to give conditional commitment with no specific property (nor would a private investor with no actual "deal").Just wondering how this has been navigated by you experienced folk. 

You might also have to put in some work to get the deal in some houses and get them to rentable condition.