Yes, I was tempted to type "these words are likely accurate" ;)  The reason is because tax rules are very much case-by-case, and your mileage may vary.Here is an important clue in your particular situation: ...I manage the rest?

There’s a rigid plastic type material that’s used in dairies and on farms that I’ve seen used.

Those types of properties can bring in good returns, but the management can be intensive, and finding reliable tenants for both residential and commercial spaces might take some work.

And I think a lot of companies will realize that productivity is generally higher in cooler climates.

This is a "foot in the door" asset type!   

Ideally, it would be nice to have both types of Investments.  

I see the no money type buyers who need credit repair do OK in buying low end SFRs and flipping those ..

Also what types of cabinets, countertops, vanities would get me the best ROI in this area? 

What type of LTV range do you think it would necessitate?  

Permits are basically only pulled for electrical and plumbing of if they get caught.. its the only way to make the rental houses cash flow in many of those markets.On top of that licened contractors many times simply wont work on those type of properties there is no money in it for them..