In the same area, there is 50+ lots, all with similar acreage, however, most of them are flat, some of them with with minor elevations.

The market is promising, and my corporate accommodations can elevate your returns.

Pressure on rent's has long been here, we had a first inflation surge, now we have basis pressure pressing ALL landlords, including those hold-out's, to elevate which moves the basis up-up-up, relieving downward pressures which, gives more room for upward pressures to be realized/relieved. 

Does it have enough reserves, any special assessments on the horizon (could be extra thousands in additional fees), when is the next big expense coming (like roof change, elevator replacement, etc), the rent cap and what rents options are available.

Plumbing all that to the house is a couple grand more before rough-in.My property is in a very rural area right next to a popular ski resort plus it is elevated on a ridgeline.

So the very fact of pricing being as it is it states THAT elevated price IS the "fair market price". 

Depending on the dimensions of your tract, your goal should be to orient your garages with the elevation difference going front-back or back-front. 

I think your strategy by just trying to ask respectably is the best way to go here and then you can elevate things if necessary if they're continuing to disregard the non-smoking clause.

Key to your approach, as you seem to already understand, is that it requires elevated levels of planning and due diligence, but with this approach, it can be a profitable strategy.As you are in the process of narrowing down locations, start engaging with local experts to best understand market dynamics and compliance requirements with local laws.  

Elevators are for fat people.