They looked very nicely done.On the tour, Chris steered me towards one particular house.

FHA is unlikely to play nice in this situation.Bank statement loans might be an option for you.

Here is a nice article from Biggerpockets for MTR 101 https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/how-to-invest-in-medium-t...

I have heard of cabin / mountain market STR operators doing some kind of hiking package, or way to connect a guest to a private tour guide for an "upcharge" which gives the hike tour guide an income and the STR operator a nice upcharge too. 

I suspect if someone contests could be longer.I also think once you go to mediation this will get worked out pretty quick mediators if you get a good one do a nice job putting these deals together..

I put a lot of money into my property to make them nice. 

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

But they could just buy the house or condo next door and go to cosco and spend $10k making it nice like my wife does. 

Nice!

I think "unlikely" is a nice way of saying it.