Aiming to maximize cashflow to fund future investments, but as newly weds rent by the room doesn't feel practical right now. 

I know the university, the med school, and the hospital are there, so surely an MTR would work well.

I’ve been dreaming the last few years of starting an event venue, something for weddings, gatherings, etc., preferably with a great outdoor space.

Burlap on the wall, postage stamp rug for a large living room, hodgepodge of items around the house with no real theme.

Closer to the theme parks, I imagine the better for STR short-term goal.Thanks in advance.

Recently came across a lake house which we would like to rent out for weddings and event venues.

That being said if you are willing to start with a smaller property or have more cash reserves than we did as we were preparing for our wedding you can make the deals happen you just have to be creative with it. 

Hi Alaina, Go to the NHREIA meetings, their next one is this Weds in Manchester, awesome group.

pool and theme based will help to differentiate your listing

Sorry for the slow response had a wedding to prepare for at my house and just in recovery after being in the hospital.