We don't live close enough to set traps and dispose of mice ourselves, is there some legitimate way to permanently deter mice from entering other than a team of cats? 

@An DuongDave Ramsey has a preferred vendor called TimeShare Exit Team if I’m not mistaken.

However, be very careful when doing a lease option and have it vetted carefully with your legal team. 

I've just never experienced a market where that's the case.I think you should look at a duplex, triplex, or fourplex.

We are looking for contacts in Maui County whom we can add to our team as we move towards the purchase of property on the island.

In the mean time we have accumulated a solid team of contractors.

Should I get a HELOC, VA rehab loan, or any other financial products that others have experienced with? 

Now I absolutely know that I don't HAVE to go and get a business license to start wholesaling properties, but if I have the funds, team, ect. to start a company, should I?

Look for a way to bring value to people more experienced than you.

I am looking for an experienced CPA / Attorney in the Houston (Katy) TX area; to help setup a business structure for my buy and hold real estate as well as guide me thru the future tax years and business growth.