I keep reading about all the weird financing issues in this space so I wouldn't actually put money in until mid 2025 or later.  

2) Electrical: Because we have no heat, we've been using two space heaters.

It's not perfect but it's a good place to eavedrop and read up on what REAL people are doing in this space and what they have learned. =)

So we don't have guests in our living space anymore."

This targets family’s between homes, either because they just moved to the area; have a definitive time work contract; current house is being rebuilt/remodeled/repaired; students with “rich” parents; recent separated/divorced who needs space for children visits; Houston medical center stays; etc.  

But if I'm going somewhere with my wife for any length of time, I like the space afforded us by a vacation rental, the kitchen for cooking, a living room for spreading out.

There has been a substantial increase in inventory of storage facilities constructed and although generally near full occupancy there are greater options for storage space in most coastal regions.

We have no interest in contact data gathering, as that space has been well developed. 

I found what seemed to be a great property with a house for an STR and other space that I could expand for camping/RV sites and a barn that could be converted into a venue for events. 

Alamo REIA also hold events trying to connect individuals from different specialties within the real estate investing space.