If you could furnish the rooms, I'd say that is best bet for cash flow.

Quote from @Brandon Foster: Hello Ryan,STR is do able in the north county area but there are a lot of rules and regulations.The city of Oceanside right now will not allow anything STR unless it’s west of pacific coast hwy.This is changing a lot too so you need to be aware of that in your plans.Carlsbad is super strict too but there are some condos that are still available to do STR in.Medium term rentals are as safer bet but way less profitable.

Your best bet would be to find a portfolio lender whose niche aligns with your investment strategy.

I'm betting he'd drive to that area.

But, I bet-ya it's also effective.  

You're best bet is to call a few brokers local to the area and see what they can come up with.It's definitely going to be a surplus or excess carrier that will do it and the premiums will be high. 

Your best bet is to go to real estate networking events near those areas and talk to those who have invested in those areas.Best of luck!

Also your plans may change during the next 3-4 years while you’re in school so sitting tight and building your nest egg may be the best bet until you graduate.

Relatively low cost means you aren’t betting the farm—really just your down payment.

I haven't seen any statistics to this effect and I don't think any has necessarily been compiled but I bet I wouldn't exaggerate if I state that 95% of the value of real estate in Southern Spain or at least the province of Andalucia is in the Costa del Sol.