I’m in the game and am ok with moving more slowly at first while I get systems drilled down and learn how to be a good landlord, but want to be able to start moving on a few deals a year with cash.

If you don't have a decent lumber yard/big box store near you then materials are probably a bit higher, but labor might be cheaper.Just a quick google came up with this.

For my veterans out there, what is one piece of advice that you wish you knew early into the game?

Do you do quick books and/ or do you recommend something else?

Do you do quick books and/ or do you recommend something else?

A quick and simple evaluation tool is this.

Had I been at this game a long time and were more confident in what I was doing, I would take a different approach for sure.

Here’s to a quick close. 

I quickly realized that rentals on Oahu will not break even unless its a miracle.

It's a game changer, especially if you are young and flexible with your living arrangements.