Bob,

If you can really go up  as high as you  want, why not use that height  to
support a wire antenna?  A lot cheaper and less fuss than a vert or yagi.
You've said a few times over the months that you don't know what you are
doing and not even sure why you got your ticket,  why not  start simple and
see if you like it.

While higher is better, even a 25 or 30 foot mast in the back yard  could be
a good  center support for an inverted v antenna.   That same mast, closer
to the house or attached to the house could be the high end of a sloper
antenna or  a sloping dipole.

Cushcraft and others  sell verticals with counterpoise that require no
radials.  But why waste the money.   Any local hams or ham clubs near you?
Another ham  could look at your property and tell you  the  fastest and most
cost effective way to get up and running based on your particular situation.

  If you like it, expand.  There is a lot of stuff to do in this hobby,
don't get discouraged.

Good luck, Steve KW3A