Along with power networking and market updates, the main discussion will center around finding a realistic and tenant/buyer demand driven rating system for properties that can be applied consistently in our area and others.

In the aftermath of the Great Recession, the rental market has recovered and there has been sustained demand.

And get good prices due to the demand slowing down.

It's a very popular strategy in the area and we'd like to know what supply/demand looks like in the market. 

NOT BECAUSE OF THE UNION, oddly enough, but because the company's insurance carriers have demanded it.

I talked to @Joel Owens and he states that centers under 2M or so are in high demand by investors. 

We have found the following benefits:1) We can demand an extra $30 - $50 per month in rent for the convenience of en-sute laundry;2) Tenants pay their own electricity, hot water and, if sub-metered, water costs related to laundry;2) In small residential buildings (like your quad) we often no longer require an electrical entrance for the house;3) Vandalism of the laundry machines is non existent {though it was never significant} ... if something happens to a machine, we know who is responsible.4) High-efficiency residential laundry units are 50-70% the capital cost of equivalently performing commercial coin-op machines  {between the extra rent and depreciation, we find the machines are paid-off in ~2.0 - 2.5 years}.

A good contractor will be in higher demand and can much more easily pass.  

Not enough single family homes to meet the demand (3.5 months of inventory on MLS).Climate vs Maine will be vastly different (hot and humid) but culture will be very similar.

I would check on the demand for what you have for possible rental.