We hear less BPRE episodes featuring individual investors, and it missing the breadth of STR and LTR knowledge that David Green and Rob brought into the discussion with the guests. 

Jung,Welcome to the BP forum its a great time to start as mortgage rates fall and home prices still priced well in many states.

Quote from @Jay Fayz: Hello everyone,I've recently been exploring real estate as a potential career path and I'm looking for advice on the best entry-level job to gain experience and knowledge.

Locations that are a 0-1 hour car ride from san juan to a nice town/city with more affordable areas walking distance to the beach would be interesting as well. 

Yes, they are actually selling individual units as well

I've brokered a number of 1031 transactions and can help with that as well. 

For your situation, it sounds like a seller financing purchase could be a good fit as well but this would also have limited options and the terms wouldnt likely be great.

@Samuel Coronado - the challenge is that there will likely be a very small number of renters looking for a house that size, as well as that can afford a rent amount that high who won't just buy otherwise. 

I agree with what others above said, that having a reliable, honest and knowledgeable team is the most important thing...more so than perhaps the location. 

(Could be more than just two) So just be aware, you can use the sec 8 income to help with qualifying for a DSCR loan but you could very well end up with a higher rate.