So it's a little different than the boom/busy potential of a place like Greenbrier when fracking came and has largely left.Anyway, no giant conclusions, just food for thought.

I recommend participating in the monthly CARPOA meetings held at the Camp Hill Giant on Trindle Road. 

We are definitely looking at all angles and a sale (first preference) or rental arrangement if not able to sell as next best option.

I am sure there are reputable companies out there who would not advertise it if they were not able to follow through.

However, it's interesting to hear that it would potentially be a poor investment.My main goal is to house hack a property that will pay for itself through rental income while I occupy a small portion of the property (e.g. the top floor of the second unit that I would build).I got a quote from "Giant Shipping Container" homes for $250k for a 2,000 sq foot, three story structure that may be a decent option for the second unit.Do you recommend I that I instead build a large addition onto the existing home to maximize potential rental income and simply design the addition to allow for a separate living space for my wife and I to feel like we have our own lives compared to the renters on the other side of the wall?

I was not able to make real estate a full time job at that time so I put my dreams on hold.

Since you are not able to access the property, you just have to assume the worst and try to figure your costs of repairs by the worst scenario. 

If you are not able to eliminate all bad debt you do not have the skills or the discipline to manage investments.

I don't know yet and would like to understand the market better. are you saying I am not able to get positive cash flow in the above mentioned areas?

I believe there is a local REI that meets the first Thursday of each month in the Camp Hill Giant, second floor and is hosted by @Christian Bors.