Single family rental investing is tough here on Long Island given the high taxes and home prices, but not impossible...

This is very lender specific, so talking to a couple of investor friendly lenders is key.A second home loan usually does not work if the properties are on the same island and close together, so buying the Honolulu place as a new primary is typically the cleanest and cheapest option.Bottom line: you may be able to qualify for the Honolulu home as a primary without renting your current place immediately, but you need the right lender and structure.

I'm Mo, an investor-friendly real estate broker based primarily in NYC and Long Island.

I manage an 8 unit multiplex on Treasure Island. 

Getting on the island on weekend mornings between May and October is a complete nightmare.

I'm a real estate broker based in NYC and Long Island, and I work with a lot investors.Since you’re brand new, the best place to start is by understanding the basics of how wholesaling works and what your role is in the process.

.:-) When the cabinets had been installed and the fancy 4 ft wide fridge arrived, it appeared that she had only left 3-1'2 ft between the island and other counters.

As it stands now, the Bronx and Staten Island will be your best chances for securing a small multi-family below the $1M price-point. 

SupplyLas Vegas is unique because it is a tiny island of privately owned land in an ocean of federal land.

Another option I believe that could work is land leases.