Red Bean is probably the closest.

The next closest comparable is 8 miles away and in a very different demographic/price range of properties (properties are significantly more expensive). 

I have very busy days so to stop and spend quality time with a stranger to teach them what I know when I haven't seen my closest friends in weeks.. is far beyond what I'd like to do at noon on a Monday haha.

A Vaccine, unless a miracle happens (good possibility of this due to advances in technology) looks to be 12-18 months away.There may also be drugs, such as the AIDS Cocktail, that may reduce the death rate.There are still lots of unknowns, and China is massaging the data on the death and infection rate and still not allowing CDC to visit China to gather information.The travel ban from China to the US, plus the 14 day quarantine, seems to have helped a lot to keep the US infection rate low.The question for the US economy, is what impact will the CoronaVirus have on other countries economies?

But, I could get a substantial amount of cash out that could aid me in doubling my portfolio, albeit with worse returns given today's market. 

I'm gonna have to make a more concerted efforty to get to the ones closest to me.

Would Bangor be the closest hub?

The USA should hedge it's bets and keep positive relationships with its closest trading partners and neighbours.

Im fielding property management now, and purchased 'Long Distance Real Estate Investing' book to aid in what I should be asking/looking for. 

We always say go to family and friends first since that is your closest network.