If they don't charge, then they won't have any incentive to take care of these repairs with urgency, as it would be extra work that they have to do without compensation. 

Take the 3 bed 2 bath, rent out a room if you want the extra cashflow.

Those extra doors offer a higher passive income and help to buy another home sooner once you file that next years tax returns. 

It seems like it is more at the behest of the hotel industry and the few permit holders wanting to protect their captured audience, because they strictly disallow hosted STRs, whether that be an ADU, extra room etc.

How much more time would you have to spend given that it is an STR.Is the extra money / time spent worth it?

The peace of mind and seamless transactions are far more valuable than squeezing out a few extra dollars from a deal that could fall apart at any moment.Real estate isn’t just about the highest bid; it’s about the relationships and reliability that ensure deals are closed efficiently and without unnecessary stress.

Comps will tell you that you should spend the extra 6800...

With the new commission laws in place, some buyers going directly to the listing agent in lieu of having their own buyers agent because they’ve heard that they will need to pay their agent directly out of pocket and they just don’t have the extra funds, with high interest rates and home prices in todays market.

When the extra cash flow from STRs no longer justifies the work, we'll shift our focus to long-term rentals.

Bonus Tip: take extra care to get 5 star reviews on your early stays.