Watch it for a while, track listings, see what sells and what doesnt, what areas move quickly, etc.

By my estimates, pricelabs cost me approx $25K last year in lost revenue for some of the same reasons you've listed in your post.

Charming, smaller coastal towns with a slower pace of life, natural amenities, seclusion and semi-self sustainability are high on the wish list of many high level clients and investors. 

(Please don’t tell me you will lend anonymously to those you met here or on the web).Title/Fire/Hazard Insurance Requirements: Not part of this list but what will be your insurance requirements?

I don't know any investors who purchase without an inspection, though I hear about this mythical "no inspector" purchaser from time to time, by way of the rumor mill or pompous listing agent. 

Luckily the property hasn’t gone down in value so the lender lists it for $400k and gets it.

I've talked to two local agents about possible price points to list at, but it almost seems like they are pulling numbers out of a hat.

The last time I stayed in one, I was charged a large cleaning fee and then met with a list of what to clean prior to us leaving.

You add your coverage yourself online and can see all your properties listed on one screen to manage them.

MLS-listed deals are a bit harder to find, so investors here have had to get more creative in sourcing deals either through their own hustle (door-knocking, website, direct mail, driving for dollars) or finding good wholesalers to feed them deals.