My wife and I are looking to purchase a second home in the San Juan Islands area of Washington state.  

My mortgage broker mentioned that going to a local bank/ credit union would be the best option.Does anyone have any recommendations/ good experiences with a credit union in Rhode Island?

Don't get me wrong, there is some great "islands" to live within Mpls-St.

Yes, the key is land is more often free and clear and clearly more susceptible to fraud schemes.

We spent a week fishing in Campbell River on Vancouver Island.  

Outer Banks (Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk) or Wilmington/Southport (Carolina Beach, Oak Island, Surf City)  Would love to hear your thoughts on the areas, experience as an owner, pitfalls, potential, etc ...

Could anyone recommend a superhero Long Island NY eviction attorney?

I live on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii.

Account Closed Ideally I would like to manage in my backyard but the home prices here on Long Island are astronomical.  

@Nadav GivoniI know it’s an old post but what I know about Puerto Rico is that now is the best time to buy - after the hurricane they’ve received plenty of funds and there are huge companies going in there because 97% of the island is an Opportunity ZoneI would stick with the metro area of Condado (too expensive now)Isla Verde (only near the big hotels beach front)Old San Juan (anywhere anytime there is good because of scarcity of supply and steady demand with tourism and the uniqueness of the place) Problem is how we banks would want 40% downpayment but maybe you will find other investors willing to carry financing for a year or two till you get established and show presence on the island then banks will give you a loan with a 25% downpayment Got a lot of clients and investors friends down there and they love it