It was just a way to earn a few extra bucks when the circumstances proved right.The same for subject to deals; loan subordination; purchasing of “discounted” notes, or hard money lending.  

SAVE SOME MONEY. 

I'm glad it's in line with typical spending. 

You pick it based on it's effectiveness to make money!

it actually does, at least for VRBO. because if you are API connected, then you collect the money for VRBO stays and pay taxes on it. if you are not API connected, then VRBO acts like Airbnb and handles all payments, etc.

They sue their renters insurance, which approves their claim and furnishes some money.

If you are not willing to spend time on the island, put in sweat equity, then PR is not the best place for an RE investor. 

My neighbor said on a face book town page - she was thinking of putting the house up for sale- She did not really did not want anyone in the house because she is a hoarder & had her special needs son living in the basement apt- with NO egress window ( against fire code) / I told her we could do the deal with lawyers - and save money on real estate agents (at that time the seller paid all commissions) How did you finance this deal?

I have been approached by a Realtor whom I know fairly well asking for me to do a hard money loan for a client of hers.  

Most of my owners live locally, but they still make more money, and their properties are better protected with me in the driver's seat.