In Denver, that's any of the numerous areas that has bars and restaurants and shops nearby.

I have FAR fewer backlinks than most of the top dogs and I still beat them. 

While proximity to developing scenes and amenities suggests upward potential, the nearby "war-zone" area could raise significant concerns regarding safety, tenant quality, and property value stability.

Yes, you make an excellent point about Puerto Rico not being as big of a vacation destination as some of the other areas nearby. 

For context around our area…population is less than 200 in our immediate area, nearby is 2,000ish, and closest metro area is a little over an hour.

For example In Norristown PA, a nearby not good area, section 8 will pay $1300/month for a 3-BR, whereas free market in that area would dictate something closer to $700 perhaps.Paying for tenants is likely on the edge of legality, but I can understand the motivation.

Our wishlist includes a view or access to the ocean for surfing and at least a nearby marina or launch for a boat, although our initial target area is in Rincon. 

The only way to make housing less expensive is either increase everyone's income (not going to happen), build more housing or allow fewer people in the country (assuming populations are increasing-they are in Canada).I've increased rents, but I have 3 rentals in areas with caps on rent increases and all of them are far below market value because of rent caps and long term tenants. 

It's a very nice area as I live nearby and within a reasonably short distance, there are expensive homes that are very nice, , but also some that are small. 

Fewer houses being built means higher prices.