You could charge access fees or offer day passes for off-road adventures.Lease for Cell Towers: If the location is right, telecommunications companies might be interested in leasing a small portion of your land to install a cell tower.Event Space: If you can make it picturesque or add basic amenities, the land could be rented out for events such as weddings, retreats, or festivals.

What happens if there is another COVID like event and STR use is banned for most of the year? 

Its certainly not "guaranteed return" - thats a word to always stay away from in real estate (in finance or even investing in general)high level - its because HMLs are going to be secured by the real estate, meaning in event of default, the lender can get the property to be made whole - somewhat trust is involved, but thats the main mechanism behind it

If you succeed in a big way, you will gain some friends and admirers. ( you’ll even have more friends if you pay for all the events, trips, and dinners.

These are markets where in the event the first time doesn't go completely as planned, your lesson wouldn't cost you as much as most other markets.

Networking Tips: How can I leverage industry events, meetups, and online communities to build relationships with potential investors?

Quote from @Frankie Monahan: About pace, made me mad was I invested with him in the Sperber event, where pace promised a spot on a NFT house in Texas, but he lied and has not answered me for almost a year  need to know more about this. 

My bookkeeping firm provides me with a steady active income, which allows me to keep doing deals, cover unexpected expenses, and navigate the occasional black swan event.

You should go to your local REIA, there are like-minded people at these events that can always give you tips and insight too.

You can transfer cash and assets from one IRA to another IRA anytime, this is a non-taxable event.