I show people my projects all the time. 

For most people, that will be in their own backyard.

Utilizing meetups, you could get referrals and meet real people in your area.

I'd prioritize finding long-term, reliable tenants who will treat your property with care over the quick turnover of short-term rentals.

Let me know what you guys think or what most people are doing/not doing

Great part of the county and wonderful people!

People, even in this economy, would give you a healthy penny for it. 

The people I rent to don't like 20 year old appliances.

First, build the actual business in theory with a brand.Second, go to every real estate investor meetup in the area and see if this is something that people would pay for and if so, how much.

If two people own a property ( they are both on the deed ) and they put the property up for sale.