Large cabins are like a train...slow to start but once they get rolling they just don't stop producing. 

All of the homes are brand new with new appliances and we've had a few ice makers stop working right outside of the warranty window in our Whirlpool fridges.

Have you stopped into the local coffee shops and bars/restaurants to speak with the residents?

Or, if you are unable to assign a contract, you'll get to figure out how to come up with the funds, which is what you say is stopping you from starting BRRRR anyway. 

And on the alternative investment side, I have real estate, private equity, venture capital, GP Stakes, music royalties, litigation finance, etc.I don’t feel comfortable, sharing my portfolio amounts etc on the public Internet.

Even if you keep them together it won't stop being a problem. 

Technically the tenant could contact escrow and instruct them to stop making payments, but the money would then be held by escrow until both parties agreed upon forward action or a court ordered action.

Don't let fear stop you from making a decision that can improve your life.

She used unlicensed contractors and was served with a Stop Work order from the city.

I am way to much of a softie to be a landlord full stop..