If you're paying anyway..might as well get a G Wagon, or in this case a STR out of it. lol Check in with me if you'd like to explore OR, I work with a lot of absentee investors from your region.

I definitely love the seacoast of NH as well as the concord and Manchester markets. 

Nothing is "rocket science" except, well, rocket science.

I have funded quite a few Tax sale purchases on bare land in FLA and my clients I lent money to did well with them.. but they are spot lots. and they sold pretty quick on the open market not sure having habitat as a buyer is any bonus for U.

Along with copying them you could file a complaint with them as well.

We currently own two (2) STR/MTRs, one (1) LTR, as well as a primary residence in the North Charleston Area (Park Circle). 

Also we were told COVID-19 was factoring in as well. 

As well as how does one best determine pricing for this?

Competition creates a healthy financial environment and the US will do what it does well circle back around and create a back door and establish new vendors to buy/sell.

Assuming the GP is any good, their deals will go well and they'll make their investors (and themselves) money.