They just add it inefficiently and expensively.

If you don't have the additional mental bandwidth, can't deal with stress in healthful way or do not have much time to commit atleast 14 months of focus then do not build.

In addition, I will also be paying much closer attention to water flow patterns and signs of erosion around our next investment!  

I did see it and scheduled the sprinkler installation but heard they are now requiring additional improvements that weren't originally discussed like multiple egresses, changes to pool room doors etc.   

Additionally, I viewed over 40 properties this year before purchasing my first rental property.

In addition to direct real estate, I invest fairly heavily in index funds.  

Make sure your listing is well optimized you can also do a little tweaking to your listing daily to get on the algorithm, make sure your photos are eye catching and well arranged, you can send out your link to friends and families and ask them to add it to their wishlist.In terms of pricing you always want to start low to get some bookings and ratings then slowly increase your price.I wish you the best in your business.

The best advice on this topic, in my opinion, comes from 2 books:How to win friends and influence peopleNever eat aloneI am also looking for brokerages to work with or even experienced shadow / intern for to gain experience and additional knowledge.

Just make sure to account for any additional operating expenses when projecting your cash flow.

This is all in ADDITION to of course having the obivous (bed set in the master plus a couch) The main reason im debating is because its a 2 bed.