I think that you will likely do just fine with your skills. Especially in your geographic location. Retirees do not relocate because they are interested in hanging out with exotic bugs and high humidity. There is no shortage of folks moving into the area either.
If you can actually fly that airplane (in your profile image) then it is clear that you have the sort of inate abilities that will serve you well in just about all endeavors.
Admirable!
not only can I fly it,,,, I can FIX it!