Pics are spot on.

Sometimes schedules can shift, and being on their radar might get you a spot sooner if another project falls through.5.Networking:Continue networking with other investors and real estate professionals in Big Bear.

Her children are elderly now but family bonds are strong and they still love gathering together so would love a gather spot of retreat like spot for them to sit and perhaps for family to go on holidays for events.

If you're considering it as a vacation spot as well, look for an area that excites you and offers interesting attractions.

Ohio markets show up 3 times in Zillow’s 2024 hottest markets, with Columbus and Cincinnati taking the top 2 and 3 spots.

As usual, Nathan is spot on.... 

So I have 30 parking spots and really should have 60 spots to be safe for the type of business that is renting. 

Quote from @Chai Xiong: I'm still looking around Disney World Chai is looking in a spot that's still good with some controversy.

If I'm in your shoes I would checkout any local RE meetups happening nearby, that would be a great spot to meet some other folks in your shoes and/or other lenders who might be able to give their perspective if it makes sense to pull out money from your home rn or not. 

To @Bryant Brislin point as well - you probably don't want to start anything without first confirming that this spot would be feasible for a national chain, or at least a local chain/restaurant that would be interested in the space.