Any tips or insights would be greatly appreciated!

And here's a tip...When you think you are all done; stay in your new STR for 24-48 hours and keep a list of each thing that you were reaching for that wasn't there. 

In '23 the state set records for tourism revenues and visitors to the state, a hat tip to your point about year-round demand. 

Also, if anyone has any experience in land purchasing I would appreciate any tips or websites on how to find the best deal or agent for the same.

I'd love to hear your stories and tips!

Here's a video with some tips, but I recommend you watch several videos, read some blogs, and educate yourself on what to look for in a brokerage:

Share your tips—I’d love to hear what works for you! 

This year, I’ll be sharing tips, insights, and lesser-known strategies to help you turn your housing allowance into an asset.

I share tons of free tips on my instagram @ericaoohdesigns and you can also check out my Bigger Pockets podcast episode (933: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-933) where I share my exact "Designing for Dollars" formula.

My one tip would be, its not about getting wealthy quickly, but more long term.