I am in Tampa and it is quite competitive and I often have new properties that are nice but not necessarily superior. 

Otherwise, I think it is a good area to buy, it should cash flow as an LTR on day one (unlike other places nearby) and it is a nice community. 

It's also nice that they have their own recommended insurer, those rates are much lower then what I would pay up in the northeast. 

Dang that looks nice.

There are several 4 plex properties under 1m and a nice 3 plex, fully renovated for 900k.

That's worth a nice fee to the guy who brought it to me

Now that I dont fly anymore  I dont think I will ever set foot in that area its just way to far to drive. and personally not a big fan of the Oregon coast  unless  its Tillamook bay to fish for Salmon and Steelhead in the rivers that feed the bay .. thats the only time we go to the coast.. my wife was born and raised on Puget Island in the Columbia river ( Cathlamet) so she wants a summer home there on the island you can get river frontage and nice sandy beach and watch the big ships roll by.. 

And you'd be available for emergencies if the business needed you (with nice overtime pay).    

If you're not sure, do a road trip across the state, visit some of these areas and see what 'vibe' fits with you more.

Get a nice downpayment (lower LTV better)Hope this helps