Knowing the tax law helps to think broader and get more creative.

It's so simple, anyone can pull it off, and many of my clients are first time investors employing the exact same strategy.I think you already have it pretty much figured out, but I might suggest incorporating some kind of creative housing in the mix to increase revenue, like STR/MTR or renting by the bedroom.

Looking for creative ideas and advice.  

Or be creative with seller financing, subto, Rent-by-the-room, or something else.

Aaron - Looking for the best strategy to move the money from PR to U.S. whether that be a trust/RE/ or any other creative way to avoid a huge tax hit.

You're going to struggle to find lenders willing to loan to you at some point unless you're getting creative, buying below market deals, or adding value via remodel.

The "noob" who grates on my nerves are the ones who already decided the answer, make a question post but really are just demanding everyone ego-stroke there pre-assumed answer as genius. 

This is the magic, and I think it is genius.

See my other post:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517/topics/1196510-any-creative-lenders-for-6-unit-high-dscr-property-fast-close-needed?

On a positive there are 15-20-30 year amortizations and increasing income qualifications including instant approval and AVM (no appraisal requirements) for very clean applicants, and creative documentation for self-employed borrowers or investors such as bank statements or even DSCR (usually up to 75%LTV) for investment properties.