Trying to make it where there is a lot of data, easy to use, and have a lot of articles written by local experts.

Though my last visit turned me off with the traffic and prices.

@Dwight HenningRecommend 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.

While it was a scary jump at first, we quickly realized this space is actually less competitive.

because we have a strong demand for them and great str laws.The Triangle is visited year-round by travelling professionals in the research, medical, IT, and education space.

Coos Bay - The main delay with application in this area is whether the property is on public utilities or has a septic system and private or public water source.

This is very uncommon, though I see folks posting about HELOANs for investment property.  

Always good to look at the setup and look at the meters while you're visiting the property.

Is this a good or bad idea?

Super complicated and an absolute specialty I dont know how smaller players bust into this.