I did find some viable properties in Daytona Beach, but the government overlords in that city aren't landlord-friendly so those properties can continue to rot for all I care.

The best days of first-time homebuyers was the early years of the recession when the government was giving out $8K to first-time homebuyers to boost the economy.

Many government agencies that provide mosquito control services receive complaint calls about biting midges.

I ultimately interpreted this as though Airbnbs were being frowned-upon by local government.

It's very much an up and coming area; a lot of young movers and shakers are coming in and setting up shop in its rustic charm, investing in the local businesses and culture, and it seems like the local government is riding that wave, investing in public areas and roads.

Print your flyer....take it to all the investment clubs....put it on Craigslist and all the other fsbo sites....and if you really want to open the market....get a realtor to put it on the MLS for you.   

When a target property surfaces, be prepared to act on it within HOURS not days.Be prepared to show a solid proof of funds (not a print-it-yourself POF from a hard money site) and to submit a reasonable offer (most likely 97%+ of asking price).And if you have a good agent, you'll get that property under contract and start you due diligence. 

Basically, we are printing money by adding square footage. 

There is a lot of room to grow and government isn't nearly as restrictive as most places.

Personally as a traveler I would not want to stay in a property that is not operating within the restrictions set by the governing authority.