My gut feeling is that something like this could be great to have in an attraction-dense area for a luxury STR, but it's usefulness would be diminished going outside of that specific use case.

Locations are not important as long as they on board remotely/online and have a strong "online friendly" presence that can satisfy most general banking needs (attractive ach fees, online check deposit, ect). 

Alternatively, you can go to a hard money lender and get similar terms, usually a bit more expensive.

Professional stagers pay attention to things like smell and choose scents that people are attracted to that say ‘home.’

While I own and live in New England and the housing market is very attractive, I don't think I'm comfortable with the amount of capital I need upfront for my first property.

If it's a hopeful alternative if it comes up, great, but it's rare.

Are families attracted to rent in this area? 

They just seem like a shining light to attract mischief to me.   

Location, amenities, attractions, and outdoor experience is everything for a successful Airbnb.

That's precisely why it's so important to let voters know their worries are being seriously considered, but that there exist better alternatives than rent control.