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. 

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

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.  

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

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

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.

house hacking is the best way to get started, period.in each of the above - do more than the person who wants to call 1 lender and go to 1 meeting and look at 3 potential house hacks. 

However, just on the basis of time value if money, I would be reluctant to invest any money with no return to potentially have return in the future when further work is done.  

The sill should be one solid piece as tiled sills present a potential leak point at each of the grout joints.