The going baby boomers are going to change housing needs in the coming decades.As far as separate metering, that isn't a huge deal.  

Here's some food for thought:Before you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional.

Here's some food for thought:Before you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional.

Here's some food for thought:Before you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional.

Here's some food for thought:Before you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional.

Here's some food for thought:Before you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional.

Here's some food for thought:I may be preaching to the choir here since you come from the financial world, but here goes.  

Here's some food for thought:Before you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional.

I try to spend the summers up there myself - it's just really special with great local bakeries/farms/foods, total relaxation with waterfalls and mountains and art/music festivals.Notes for all - You can easily check Airbnb to see what people are charging in any area and see their calendars to see how booked they are.  

The growing urban population places tremendous stresses on resources and infrastructure – food and water distribution, utilities, transportation facilities, telecommunications, sanitation, etc.