However in today's environment, vacancies are likely to be filled in less than 1-3 weeks in this area with limited advertising.

Or could this tell me multiple investors are trying to get out of this environment? 

It is a great environment for learning and getting to know more experienced agents.

I have some options for you which I cannot talk about online, as what I do is heavily regulated.  

The lending environment is always changing with type of loans.

Having been in these environments before my default on BP is to search when I have a question about something.

Due to SEC regulations, I can not post much here but I would be more than happy to give you some options that you can do without being an accredited investor.Please contact me via BP or my profile.

Does your state regulate them?

This would of course require 3 base things:  1) efficient utilities- a natural gas hookup in this case, 2) a well insulated house (sometimes challenging in the multi units in New England), and 3) implementation of a landlord thermostat to control the heat and regulate it to a range 65- 71. 

This is an environment like no other.