I would love to partner with some one asap to get my feet wet. 

For me it was a great way to get my feet wet and learn the business from handling trades, sales techniques, property maintenance etc. before going full time on commission/investment only. 

They send an inspector out to ensure the work was done before allowing the next round of funding to be released.

I'd like to have a VR in an area that is attractive year round to provide rental cash flow.  

Do I purchase my 1st property to get my feet wet land-lording then keep the property to land lord from afar or do I wait to start in an area I know I will be living longer?

Additionally, another reason I like Hawaii is the year-round vacation rental opportunity.

@Bill JonesThat may be a good idea just to throw it out to the Bigger Pockets forum and see what happens.But, I'd also like something that will give me a way to think quick on my feet.

I'm just starting out by going the wholesale route to get my feet wet into REI.

Divide the building with a wall, front half cabana bar, put a side door in to the back, 5' wide, from the door you'd have a vanity, then toilet then shower, last 3 feet a full length sauna. toilet, Outside on the back wall put a rack and cabinet for pool equipment and chemicals.

Welcome from Round Rock!