There is no rent control on land leases.  

Educate yourself on the differences between checkbook control and custodial control.   

People drive 10 to 15 minutes more, and have a better experience.Also there are traffic and parking requirements.

If you're happy with getting a note on ANY house in FL you might have more luck, but then you don't have as much control over the condition of the property or its location if those are important factors to you.

Utilities altogether is about $250 a month, internet is $90 a month for the 1T fiber (we want fast internet for 6 people), 5% vacancy, Lawn care $120 a month, Pest control $30 a month, and we do bi-weekly cleaning of the common area at $200 a month.

One of my biggest challenges and personal goals in 2025 is to let go of some of the control. 

Plus, it gives you more control over quality and timelines.

Still expensive though.And why would you want to invest in a city with rent control?

(Then you have zero vacancy, your business controls its rent increases, etc.)Rent out the garage to another small company. 

As we have 100+ year old trees on the property, as well as a pond and year round stream, I think it could also be used for a tiny-home or tiny-office (commercial) community, which would allow me to maintain control of my property long term and providing recurring revenue to me (my company).