We have clients using the ROBS for active property development or high volume property flipping, which are the only ways such a structure really fits into real estate.

Houses are completely trashed but good bones and in developing area.

I do know of a developer paid 13k for his standing wood on 12 acres.Biggest issue I see with your firewood option is the timeline. 7 acres isnt a big job for heavy equipment, but it's another thing for a firewood operation.

As a full-time developer, investor and consultant, I could theoretically work from anywhere (although most of my income would still come from my Idaho). 

You might be able to find out if there are any development projects on base such as additional housing (which could be a potential risk as well), fitness centers, etc., which could be an indication the base will be around for a while.On-base housing is limited in many places and even then, a lot of people prefer living off base.

If any developer knows of a good ROI in good school districts let me know ( Beach cities like Redondo etc.) 

Maybe developing a good relationship with the city could help you get them to go by the spirit of the law instead of the letter of the law.

However, as it is a developing city, one has to be vary of issues such as crime, which seem to be higher than Orlando.

I believe the east side of the strip off the Stratosphere is a little more developed than the west side? 

We are primarily investors in Indianapolis Indiana and have experience as landlords, developers, flipping, GC work, lending, and wholesaling.