I was wondering if anyone in my area had any deals in progress, and would be looking to potentially collaborate in some way? 

That leaves me to private lenders and the mortgage broker that approach the few that he knew in the Island were interested in doing a loan not a Line of Credit and Biggerpockets is not big in Puerto Rico although that's a potential market. 

Now that I see the potential that this type of business can have for wealth building, I need to educate myself to take the best next steps.

Then you could potentially try to identify land and essentially wholesale it to the McD team once you have the land tied up.

Appraisals are done by professionals that perform a thorough analysis including location considerations, zoning, comparable sales, and any potential restrictions on development.

As someone talking to potential STR investors in Colorado, the most interesting point in that report to me is that new listings were the lowest in more than two years.  

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I am exploring both short and long term investment as an out of states investor and trying to understand between Cleveland and Columbus OH.I have been learning these two markets are appreciating and have a good cashflow.As I am new to these two markets, I would like to learn which markets are providing a reasonable cashflow while up potential of appreciation for next few years.between these two markets, which ones are suggested?

Again, think about the animals you are allowing in, what they can potentially do, then talk to your insurer for guidance.Yes, you want to be listed as "additional interest" on every policy.

Charles for potential appreciation, as well as the Webster Groves/Maplewood/Brentwood/Richmond Heights area, but it seems like the ratio of price to potential rent for house hacking just doesn't work as well as South City.