You may want to consider targeting 3-6 months of reserves to cover all your expenses, so you can survive surprises.

Noah told me to introduce myself here, so who am I to disregard protocol.

Hey Matt, I own 2 duplexes here in Columbus, Ohio and I would say that buying duplexes in an appreciating area would probably be your best bet.

So, beside the question that needs to be asked by the passive investor as to whether the sponsor is a fraud, is whether the sponsor has the moral compass to resist the temptation to commit fraud if things don’t go their way. 

(there was a tiny set of stairs also)The developer told me there was also an alleyway down the side of the building that could most likely fit a wheelchair and had direct access to the condo, so it's possible that would satisfy the ADA and they could remove the ramp on the inside of the unit.I have never dealt with a property like this before, so I'm wondering, who do I talk to to make sure this unit will be ADA compliant? 

I think Brian ^ posted a pretty elaborate reply, so I will not say anything about Ko'olina or Turtle Bay.Generally speaking, doing a STR in Waikiki area is not the same as it used to be.

If so, it's as easy as networking.

Just joined these forums so hopefully this is in the right thread.I work freelence and W2 work and I want to invest in real estate next year.

I slightly tapered down one side using one bobcat contactor help so that landscaper can go from the the corner where city catch basin is there.

You haven’t provided any financial information so there’s no way anyone can answer the question about how not to take a loss.