If the deal is good enough (i.e. has meat on the bones), investors usually have no issues obtaining financing via hard money, private money or other lending options.Your experience will likely be similar so I'd recommend spending time/effort on finding and negotiating deals.

That's still the issue I have with other markets like Washington.

Oak island had beach erosion issues which I didn’t want to deal with every year.

- Foundation issues - should be more obviousWhat else am I missing?

I have remotely managed a property in DC for 10+ years without major issues. 

@Joe SplitrockYou had issues with hiring from Craigslist?

@Jay Hinrichs  I think part of the issue is that while we might consider it entertainment, so many people see these podcasts, etc as fact. 

@Arshiya Taami, this is best to research with the local building department.  

Whenever I am having an issue with financing, I normally reach out to local institutions.

The new draft zoning ordinance of Gaithersburg, which, for full disclosure, my mom has worked for the planning department my entire life, is out with an interesting wrinkle: they will not only allow ADUs but also have no owner-occupant requirement.