I lend money privately and would never consider this as it is dependent on things out of my control (permits, neighbors, you being a good host, rental demand etc) I sell a ton of STR that are in actual resort communities and have great amenities and they are all  competing for the same guests, I can't imagine that there is a need/demand for this type of unit.

buck stops with meindex funds and REITs: low control, high liquiditysyndications - ? 

More people probably looking in the cheaper/median priced areas as well with inflation kind of hitting peoples wallets more the last year or two.I think updating the units and being more aggressive on price is really all you can do since we obviously aren't in control of the economic factors.

I am going back through the signed Pet Agreement and I do have two statements pertaining to this that read "Tenant will not allow pet(s) to cause any danger, damage, nuisance, undue noise, or health hazard," and "Dogs: Must be controlled at all times.

If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.

By having only one partner you'll have better control over the asset.

With the whole rent-control thing: I wonder if Newsom sold his fancy home in Northern CA would he charge as much as the market would bear, or would he give a substantial break to the next buyer?

Knowing it may entail doing it prior to outsourcing...you avoid the chance of being taken advantage of in the future...and you will have more control of your business.

You can control your employee . 

Secondary loan programs require a permanently installed, thermostatically controlled heating source.