Hi, my husband and I will be moving to Hawaii this summer for my career (military), and we are looking for our first RE purchase.

I am also in the military transitioning back into civilian life, but Marines not Navy.

My neighbor is a new realtor (1yr in) and knows an interested investor and we're currently at the discussion phase.

On my type of construction the planning phase includes the sub as to what time frame it will take him to accomplish his function and to merge it into the other aspects of the job and make sure they blend as you anaticipatee.

I have read that many investors buy condos in Phase I of new developments and can flip them for a huge profit by the time the whole complex is built.In any case would love to hear more about your experience.

I'm serving in the military and am currently stationed in Hawaii.

Military folks can have a JAG officer look at a contract, they may not advise in your business dealings but they can look at it as to its form.Many attorneys will look at the "form" for nothing, buy a few beers at their hang out and ask them to help you out, they are human, LOL.But, when you ask, ask them to look at a contract as to its form (legal requirements as to structure, margins, headings, general covenants and signatures or aspects of any notary required) but also to content.

My wife and I are in the early phases of starting an REI company.

My brother is in the army - what branch of the military are you in?

We had a couple of deals fall apart in the due diligence phase due to issues with deferred maintenance.