Concerns would of course be the distance (we live in southern CA), nature of the HOA or management, and the present state of the tourist and real estate markets in Maui.We also own a condo where we live, so far things have been okay.

Sure no problem John, we can help each other grow.

In the nature of the parties, Seller's think the property is worth more and Buyers think it is worth less.

There are a lot of us here who are investing while working in other careers too, so you can find a lot of advice about how to grow your real estate business while maintaining a day job.

My first 8-10 deals I intend to spend A LOT of time reviewing possible property's to ensure that I'm doing everything correct and so I can begin to grow the best reputation possible with my investors.

I'm currently reading "Think and grow rich" by Napoleon Hill and Rich dad Poor dad is next.

Naturally I agreed.

I started rehab/flipping about 2 years ago to grow capital, but I am now expanding to buy long term rentals.

But technical studies withstanding, it was the literature and arts classes that really helped me to grow intellectually and that has allowed me to have a better quality of life, if only in my mind....

Currently I have 11 single family homes and am looking to grow.