Do not try anything unique or different until you have gotten some experience.  

I really don't know what anyone else would say, but its unique situation and that is absolutely what i would do here and that is what you asked.I hope it helpsI did some research and each state is different.

As you build trusted relationships it isn't necessary to visit for every property, but when you are just building your team and getting into a market there is nothing like going there IMHO.  

A home inspector is uniquely  trained in so many components of a home that a Section 8 inspector has NO CLUE about.

@Telly Renfroe Visit TBREIA.com on the main page to the right.

The day that we visit the property, after the showing, I ask them about the financing, or POF.

I did the analysis on Cleveland 5 years ago that I'm doing on Troy now,  Once I actually visited Cleaveland it seemed like it had already came back and I was too late. 

Talk to the neighbours and tell them they are all her family members visiting.

The most accurate way to do it will be you, create an excel of a variety of different properties, from 2beds to 4beds etc etc, list pricing and location of these places, and any unique amenities then throughout the year go through their calendars and mark down their booked days.You may be correct on the HIGH amount of unbooked days, if the place you're looking at is primarily just a summer retreat then it may be too early to tell what their occupancy is.

As a property manager, when I am asked these questions by a potential owner here is what I say:A good property manager will ensure the property condition is maintained (actually make visits or have visits performed).