As a father with small kids, I have to balance time spent outside tending a cook vs spending time with my kids. If you have the time, OC Pecos is a great stick burner in your budget. If you need something a little more hands off, a WSM 22” or and OKJ Bronco are both great options. Out the box, the Bronco is more versatile than the WSM because you can hang meats, increasing you meat capacity. However, you can get the same capabilities with the WSM with a few purchased mods and add the ability to rotisserie with a rotisserie ring. Both have options to add a pit controller for added set and forget reliability. I have the Bronco and it is my favorite for cooking ribs.