These all play into the "type" of investment we wanted to do.We are in Iowa where December thru March can be cold and windy. 

The article below sheds light on how DSCRs come into play with the BRRRR method.

Would it break fair housing laws to say we are not willing to work with the program since it's not a source of income and they pay on their behalf?

Water - landlord plays in JC heights typically.

Doubtful this scenario comes into play.

I want to play devils advocate, to have a convincing argument.

Its not near any major cities where someone might look at it as a long play for path of progress.Another option might be to see if a solar farm or wind farm company might be interested once its clear cut. 

HOWEVER..I'm getting a fair number of deals with significant cashflow and equity that make these amazing buy-and-hold opportunities at 2 and 3% interest.

Real estate investing is a team sport and at different points in the game different players will play more important roles.

Question...I'm now two years into my first STR - a cabin in Murphy NC that is doing fairly well for me.