Thanks brom I really appreciate advice from a like minded person. I have looked into mini excavators found a few good units for around 15k. I'm very encouraged hearing of your success with your personal milling.

My uncle lives with my grandparents in little fort and is a very experienced faller. There's two properties I'm seriously considering. 30 acres up Clearwater valley road. 19 acres in just past Greenwood. The Clearwater property looks very heavily timbered and is close to moul falls. There are three B&Bs in close proximity. The GF is always talking about starting a B&B. I figure start with one cabin and work my way up.
The Greenwood property has more farming potential but hardly any timber.

Solar power is definitely something I plan on looking into. I always thought it would be nice to find a property with a year round creek. Try and setup a turbine or water wheel generator. Or a ram pump setup.