Should I buy or rent a home in Puerto Rico?

If you have not spent a lot of time in Puerto Rico, you should rent before even thinking about buying. We asked expats there about the buy vs. rent decision...

Other Questions:

•  What should I pack when moving to Puerto Rico?
•  Where should I setup a bank account in Puerto Rico?
•  Will I be able to find a job in Puerto Rico?
•  What is life like in Puerto Rico?
•  What do expats in Puerto Rico appreciate most about the local culture?
•  What do expats find most challenging?
•  Is there a lot of crime in Puerto Rico?
•  Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Puerto Rico accepting of differences?
•  What are the schools in Puerto Rico like?
•  What are healthcare services like in Puerto Rico?
•  What are medical services in Puerto Rico like?
•  Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Puerto Rico?
•  What are emergency services like in Puerto Rico?
•  Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
•  Are common prescription medications available in Puerto Rico?
•  How are local medical facilities in Puerto Rico?
•  As a foreigner living in Puerto Rico, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
•  What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?