You can find some good YouTube videos on the types of income and expense categories to use. 

One guy offered schematics (no signatures or seals or MEPs just drawings to secure estimates from prospective contractors), but if I understand correctly, sounds like I need everything as this will go through all permit depts.I am also going to try to do SOME things myself if I can find a solid enough document or set of video instructions to do so... like maybe laying the tile or framing up the walls?

He has videos on YouTube.

To me this makes sense because a one bedroom can host 1-2 people easily with a competitive ADR and cleaning fee, while 4+ beds can host multiple families and split up a higher ADR between more adults. 2 bedrooms can be price competitive with 1 bedrooms and attract the same guest avatar plus small families or 2 couples. 

I have been reading books, watching a few videos (although most seem like they are selling something), and reading articles online.

You can also step up your content game with 3D virtual tours, drone videos, etc... 

I’m going to post the video of the true story of what happened and the only value you brought to the deal was stealing it.

We handle a lot of out of state clients and can work with you to schedule video tours if you are out of the area or show you some properties if you are in town.

@Stephanie Gothart There are some good YouTube videos on this.

And perhaps also do a video tour like this?