I have two thoughts.  1)  If you can convert your 401K to Self Directed IRA that may be an option to invest INSIDE your retirement account.   60K is much for buying a property but you could can lend it out to get 10%+ returns.  2)  Have you looked into a HELOC 2nd loan on you house? 

They are likely a NIMBY just trying to tinkle in your coffee because they don't want the guests.

;-(  ) -- and I'm still searching for someone I could trust who could be an "A-team" "unicorn" like agent. ;-)Does anyone have recommendations?

Take them out to lunch or coffee (forsure pay!)

There would never be an issue there to stop STRs as it is a vacation resort.So, if you are looking at a condo, make sure that you do your due diligence.

Being in the south that might not be an issue.

Would love to buy you a coffee or anything to gain some first hand experience from you if you have time!

The 10% is probably for ordering items and being there when goods arrive, unboxing and removal of packing materials, assembling any furniture that needs it, placement and moving things around, putting up artwork, and washing new plates, silverware, cooking pans, coffee carafe, prewashing all sheets, towels, and linens etc. 

There will be an influx of workers to help repair the area and adjusters for all those file claims that will need short term housing.

And I will most likely be an out of state investor.