One form of that is finding a specific niche subject matter expertise...something like an ice fishing cabin that those of us who don't know a thing about the category would never think of investing in.

I allow fish tanks up to 20 gallons and charge $30 a month.

You're just fishing for situations to get a deal.

Set up some bunks and a coffee maker, stock the fridge with some muffins and eggs and offer up as a fishing camp? 

I remember when I was starting out, feeling a bit like a fish out of water at my first meetup.

Look at any farming family and most have left the industry...same for fishing, timber etc. 

The difference between a safety line and a safety net is that a safety net (your words) can break one line and still hold a fish. 

I have a lot I have purchased in Cancun and am needing to submit plans for the construction of the home itself fairly soon and am like a fish out of water.

Initially I really wanted to do a STR down in North Padre Texas (as it is a place I have vacationed for years and have stayed in at least 8-10 of the STR in the exact complex im looking into, I see how my STR could stand out amongst the rest since Im huge fisherman down there and that is mainly what those STR are used as, already have boat rental option setup if I go this route, list of fishing and possible guides to go with depending on style of fishing, family, fun, hardcore wade fisherman etc etc and equipment rental available for those that do not have.), the places im looking at are decent $ properties that after running through calculators etc showing 18-22% CoC after management fees etc.But after listening to BP for about a month, now thinking BRRRR possibly and doing up here in the DFW area.

He left a pitch-packet with a filled-out Listing Agreement, asking to list the property for 7 days with him so he could show it to the prospective buyer.I think he's just fishing for a listing and is full of it.