So while some opportunities show good potential always take into consideration the downside possibilities.

Possibly!

I currently live in Tennessee and I have a possible opportunity to in move to the state of New York for a two-year work-related contract come the summertime.

As others have alluded to, buying larger units or a house near the beach is a better play. 

Try to find any documentation possible.

@Drew Sygit brings some good insight into the possible pitfalls.

I don't want to rent it out as it seems like an electrical liability - and I'm not sure if renting it to others would be legally possible seems how we don't own the land.

The mega site in Richmond, as well as Mt Vernon, will really change the landscape in these areas as they did in E-town when the battery plant came in play. 

@Chris LauerRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Would love to chat sometime over the next few weeks if possible.