Typically about 75-125 people in the room and probably half or more own or manage rentals. 

I would greatly appreciate feedback from those with experience in property management or similar challenges.

My insurance company says they exclude coverage for exotic animals and any dogs with a bite history.

But there's several questions and parties (eg. lawyer, realtor, title company?...) 

In my case, I have residential rentals in one LLC, commercial properties in another, self storage in a third, and my real estate company operates in a fourth.

My company designed and furnished a STR property in Holden Beach in 2022.

And they are not the only tech and otherwise major company coming into the area. 

I own equity in two different syndications, one managed by Brian Burke's (Hands-off Investor) Praxis and another is managed by Robert Kiyosaki's (Rich Dad Poor Dad) property manager MC Companies. 

What stuck out to me was their data driven approach to multifamily,  their emphasis on asset management, and the lower (financial) barrier to entry. 

Also, consider reaching out to local property management companies for their input on rental demand and market conditions.Comparative Market Analysis (CMA): Your agent’s assertion about good rental comps should be backed by a Comparative Market Analysis.