@Kevin Collins you are asking for advice and I am taking time out of my day to actually give you a different view point in an attempt to help and assist you but you are upset it doesn't quite conform and confirm your thoughts in the way you expected. 

Seconding this—I’d love to see an updated view of this!

Great view and breeze on the hill.  

I have been thinking small office or retail (which I have experience in); larger multi family (10-20 unit), RV Storage, and have even thought about beach front hotel, or at least ocean view hotel.

All the posts do a good job of highlighting the importance of a long term view when acquiring property.

It has greatly lagged Huntsville and Madison in growth and appreciation, and should not be viewed as having the same growth potential whatsoever. 

This is the same type of personality to gaslight you when you don't agree with their view on a deal or something goes awry, gatekeep you from information and deals, and become a resistance force in actually becoming a REI. 

Then adjust based on both your and their view of the world.  

The biggest red flag is discouraging you from viewing the property in person.

As far as the users' preference of view over space...