.- Continual market analysis to keep your prices neither too high or too low- For software, you'll need a PMS, some system for tracking operations tasks (we use Breezeway), communications tools for internal and external (we use Slack and OpenPhone, respectively)- The decision to self manage or outsource is a very personal one.

Attached is a photo of the window guard

It's funny to conceptualize that 5-6 years ago, probably no one would be advising buying in these respective markets. 

Respect for others, which I always want to have.2.

I expect respect at the same level as I give.  

People need to stop seeing what they WANT to see, and start respecting actual data.I am glad at least one person (you) is starting to get it!

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

Document the tour with photos and videos for detailed analysis later.

He's very detailed and has done well for himself and his family, so I respect his decision and his general expertise. - The selling price is not over-inflated.

The guest typically goes to the curb ("public area") during the day to smoke, but I do now have photos/videos of them smoking definitively on the property (on the premises near the front door - not the "public" area near the street).