In other words if they are all acceptable places from an investing point of view, change your perspective and look at the other things they have to offer. 

We made a proposal to them to help grow in a better area and they accepted the offer. 

Modern units operated down to -5 degrees so it should be adequate for a cabin in OH depending.

Also keep in mind when I started funding investment rentals in 2002 for CA investors 100.00 a month cash flow was the goal and accepted.. and even break even or a little negative was fully acceptable in markets with historic appreciation..

Detailed financial planning analysis can hone in on the actual number with a high degree of accuracy. 

From there I accepted and negotiated to have the seller cover the cost of replacing the roof.

I think there is even a contingency in place for those whom submit deals that DO NOT get accepted for 3 months in a row.

Imagine if it cost 1000 to send out 50 letters but half of them responded and half of those wanted an offer and half of those accepted an offer and half of those closed and half of those resold for a net 50k. 

Even with a shared bathroom and living room, your place is likely much nicer than the average extend-stay motel, so if your rents are competitive, then you can likely serve this avatar.You may find that a 5/2 is an acceptable temporary housing solution for a family displaced after an insurable loss (fire, flood, etc.).

If you want to be buying right now and can't self source leads though you're probably going to need to adjust your acceptable numbers and focus on the long term.