But, with the current market I think it would be very difficult to make a quad work with the FHA self sufficiency test. 

Knowing that you have a good stable income can be sufficient for investing in RE without doing much of anything to it.

Downside is that you will have to pass the self-sufficiency test. 

FHA's self-sufficiency test makes it more difficult because it favors low price low rent places and underwriters want to see you upgrading in that situation.   

In a small unit, I do not think there would be sufficient margin for absentee ownership.

These loans focus on the property's ability to generate sufficient cash flow to cover the debt payments, rather than solely relying on your personal income.

Each cabin is fully self sufficient with private bathrooms and kitchenettes.

And as a precaution, after you have sufficient advice, I'd edit/remove your post with his letter just in case.

@Steve Vaughan  however you get to drive your mini van through gods country.. one of the best kept secrets in the US.. and to be able to be a self sufficient landlord and live there well does not get any better than that

However, beware the self sufficiency rule. 75% of net rents must cover PITI.