Is it a non-compete ?

Also, any investors, or other wholesalers in the area, I would love to link up and get to know the other players in the area.

If one can make construction money by building the charging stations for investors there is a pile of money to be made until the private operators give up competing with government subsidized charging.

I would say for most people on this forum, working with a competent EA who knows real estate tax is going to save them 10s of thousands of dollars in fees, and 100s of thousands of dollars in tax over their lifetime. 

Of course, it can happen with a high-priced CPA, too, but they're less prone to over-committing than those who are hungry and compete on price.5.

There are a few larger players like Western Alliance and Axos who advertise and do it, but they want to see a much larger portfolio

Step by step you are working your way to being an independent player where you can do the deal on your own eventually.  

STR is becoming a difficult strategy because there are so many costs (furniture maintenance, utilities, internet, etc.) that you have to factor in and if you are in an oversaturated market, then unless your property is unique, you can only compete on price.

Here's what I would do if I were in your situation today: 1- If you compete with multifamily properties, due to proximity, price, and/or size, I would call those close to your property (pretending to be potential tenant) and and see what they are doing to get their units rented.

It is recommended that a competent attorney be consulted in any case where legal questions or concerns arise.