You may want to find a good agent in the southern NH area as I'm hearing that market is prime for investment with people moving up from MA, but your other markets might be just as solid.Also, since you're already an agent, it's pretty easy to get your reciprocal license for NH or RI.

Equity earns 0% interest (inflation will destroy your purchasing power) your real estate investment will Appreciate or Crash regardless of how much down payment you put on your home.

I've been interested in real estate investing on/off over the last two years.  

I am wondering if anyone invests in this area can provide me with some referrals?

What is the quickest and most feasible way to transition from living there to setting up this house for passive income: leaving a property manager or somebody to take care of it!

We have some leads on assets in the humboldt / jackson area in tennessee and looking to connect with investors in the area.

With that said it's a great investment as long as you manage your risk.4. 

It sounds like you have a great background for investing as well as assisting other real estate investors in buying suitable real estate. 

This motel has been great for the last 4 years, constantly filled, my manager lives on site and gets free rent for taking care of the property, filling units and collecting rents. 

I care about the rates as it directly affects the bottom line.