Beyond that, most self storage only being 8 1/2 foot tall or so wide, a 10 x 30 or 10 x 40 storage unit can't handle RV's and boats.Recreation areas/cheaper land:  The way you beat your competition is to build closer to the Recreation areas or on routes to them, from the populations.

The maximum occupancy permitted in a vacation rental unit is two (2) persons per bedroom larger than 100 square feet, plus one (1) person per bedroom greater than 70 square feet but less than 100 square feet, plus two (2) additional persons, or a total of eight (8) occupants, whichever is less.The homeowner must post the required information on the property.

And of course those are highly difficult locations in CA for development and building permits..

@Gino Barbaro- Lastly, I was told that if I am going to rent it anything more than 30 days, I can still do it without any permit requirements. 

I’ve spoken to several GC’s that have all said this is doable and safe.I’m sure everyone is going to push the permit side on this forum, but can anyone make a case for not pulling permits? 

The note would typically have a Due-on-Sale clause as well, that permits the noteholder to immediately call the entire amount due at any change in ownership.Just think of the seller as the bank (other than a Contract for Deed situation, as Don said).

Per the link below, I'm seeing that in a "sleeping space" that the ceilings are permitted to be 7' (or less, for a bathroom):https://www.map-strategies.com...However, the chicago code says the height should be 7' 6":https://chicagocode.org/13-64-....So which is it?

They could be good source for leads, they should be able to do the site work or refer to someone 'recommended' who can.For bare land- Your short 2month timeframe for permitting (city or county) and utilities is not going to be realistic or even close, most of the time.Your best bet is to find land that has a mobile (demo and scrap it) then replace.

Diverse Amenities and Lifestyle: Katy, Texas offers a wide range of amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and recreational facilities, enhancing the quality of life for residents and making rental properties more attractive.

Of that 50M, 25M was allocated for the construction of a new recreational faculty that has since been completed.