Gathering with similar minded folks at your local REIA or here on BP can answer your questions.

Networking with some local investors/contractors in the area who may have experience or knowledge in this area might be the best bet. 

I co-host a monthly real estate meetup called "Real Estate Wealth Builders Circle" with education and a social accountability connection with other local investors here in the Twin Cities.

Now, as the tides of life bring me closer to the serene shores of Navarre Beach, where my children have woven their lives into the local tapestry, I find myself drawn back to the world of STRs with a heart full of curiosity and a mind eager to refresh & learn.Looking forward to learning and growing with you all,

Would a local commercial banker or business banker be able to help?

You might check with the local PR banks like First Bank and Banco Popular, if you haven't checked with them yet.

3) Check out some of the local meetups that you can find in this forum!

Depending on how you want to aquire the property, or flip, or whatever I think you need to strategize how you want to acquire property first then come up with the number based on a percentage of down payment + closing costs of the house prices you are targeting.5) Talk to a few local bank lenders and see what first time home buyer programs they are offering.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

I saw it on the local news about a 19 year old girl who bought and now runs an old run down bowling alley in Ellsworth.