Frankly, if you cannot get a referral to a local realtor from a friend, family member, a teacher, or other local professionals you may know, any realtor will do initially, to help you get started. 

Hoping for an internet based solution.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

I currently live in an apartment in Appleton, WI paying $720 rent + $42 internet + 40 utilities per month ($802 total/month).  

Others have a high level of professionalism and it is easy to put deals together.

I was a rookie and did not take this into consideration when taking on the property, even though it came up in the inspections (which I re-read after my contractor told me of this issue, I did not know the magnitude of what it meant when it came up, and the realtor did not point out what it meant).I would suggest getting off BP, and searching the internet to find a local asbestos guy who can give you the facts. 

I'm having her talk to a CPA/Tax professional in Hawaii Monday to see what our options are.Thanks ahead for any insight.  

(I know I can ask an electrician/HVAC professional but I figured I could get some friendly advice here first).  

I am not a professional accountant so I would check with one for the details but I am almost sure this is the case. 

You have a lot of professionals that live in that area.