We're not in a vacation area and the majority of our guests are in the area for work or have a reason like a wedding, sporting event, etc.

Your friends return is also predicated on when he bought, a few short years ago property values were 30% lower and rates less than half what they are now.That being said Tampa is great because we have multiple draws: Beaches, Pro Sports, Bourgeoning Waterfront Downtown area, Busch Gardens, Midtown, World Class Airport bringing in Business and International Travelers, and more!

Our gas company won’t turn on the gas and leave before confirming all gas devices are working and not leaking. 

I didn't have any issues with devices or software, so I don't think you should worry.

The device is probably around a hundred bucks.

I am selling my house in commerce city, next to Dicks Sporting Goods Park, NorthField, and Stapleton.

Real estate is a "contact" sport.

My hobbies include yelling at the TV while watching sports and popping bubble wrap.

Big sports and movie/tv fan. 

I was fed, enrolled in sports(which can be expensive), my parents helped fund half of my first car, college expenses, etc.