Coastal North Carolina Help

[Cali K.]

Hi all!

I'm looking to purchase my first STR somewhere along the North Carolina coast, possibly around Holden Beach area. I would like to use my VA loan and live in it for the 1st year as a house hack.

I'm hoping to find something along the intracoastal waterway but 'm having a hard time finding anything reasonably priced that would provide a good ROI. Has anybody found a reliable real estate agent with experience in investment properties around that area?

Any advice would be so appreciated!