But despite it being a small town with a proportionally large military presence, I'm not seeing any mention of assumable loans on listings.

I am not saying it cannot be successful, I'm saying you're not the only one's these agents are pushing on.I'd target true destination spots, without a hotel presence, and be ready to weather the storm with the volatility of STR.

The only legit reason is if they use educating and mentoring others to raise their connectivity, presence and profile.

2- Have you created some kind of online presence so people can look you up to see if you are a legit business?

The research will investigate potential soil contamination, ground and surface water quality, along with the presence of hazardous substances on the site, and will include researching files from various municipal and state departments including the planning and zoning department, health department, fire department, and the Department of Environmental and Energy Protection (DEEP).

I mean say if I include in the lease contract something that says "any rent later then the 1st of month shall be considered violation of this lease and this yearly lease shall simply become a weekly lease (as weekly leases I read only need 3 days notice to evict) from when a 3 days notice is automatically needed to be considered with per day penalty being $100 if not moved within 3 days of non repayment of rent from the date of not paying (due date) the person's presence on the property shall be considered illegal and will be treated no less then a violent intruder".

However there is a large construction, and real estate presence around here. 

This works best for those with a local construction presence. 

The mere presence of a large co-invest shouldn't be taken as a license to bypass all other due diligence on the sponsor, the asset, the business plan, the assumptions, and the deal structure. 

My first real estate investment was in Syracuse NY in 2005.I relocated to Augusta, Georgia in 2006 to learn with a multi-family investor/mentor.And then in 2009, I founded Auben Realty, which has grown from a small local shop to a regional presence with current locations in Chattanooga, TN, Columbia, SC, Greenville, Atlanta, Charlotte and Jacksonville.Recently, Auben purchased a property management company in Kansas City to begin our Midwest expansion.