RE is a get rich slow game and there are increasing number of people talking about how difficult it is to retire from your day job even with large numbers of rentals because cash flow is thin.On the one hand there is the Small But Mighty portfolio mentality which I believe is a book in the BP store by Chad Carson.

I assumed a down payment would be in the books.

Your zoning should be ok, but you want to do everything by the book (which can be costly) to percent future insurance claims or injury claims in an unpermitted basement living space. 

I recommend diving into some books or podcasts on real estate investing (BP has plenty!!) 

You will also want to keep a separate set of books for each LLC.

So I need to have the carpets cleaned professionally each year, and my cleaner has to use a home machine to spot clean about every month in the summer, when it is fully booked. 

I'm a brand new investor, have binge listened to every podcast, read the books, and am ready to GO!!

The forums are full of self-managing landlords who make little mistakes that turn into big mistakes that cost them years of cash flow (or more).If you want to be a DIY landlord, I recommend books, blogs, classes, or other resources to educate yourself quickly.

Can  you  add the extra cleaning fees to the extended stay, vs the guest would need to make a new booking to include this service?

Profiting $23k NET would be a homerun flip in our book but to each there own!!