Now, does that minimal pay outweigh the other intangible skills you get from a college environment?

There have been and will be issues (hvac trouble, improper installation of flashing on roof causing water damage, lots of manual labor from my husband to save $, fear of the unknowns) but the benefits have outweighed the challenges for sure.

@Alex Johnson- Hey Alex- I'm not a financial adviser, and take this with a grain of salt:Here is a rule of thumb I make when it comes to investing:   Will this investment's cashflow outweigh the cashflow of the other option? 

If so, than any disadvantage may be outweighed by the advertising benefit intrinsic in the amenity's desirability. 7) What will it add to your resale value?

And after running the numbers, I see it does raise your income by a decent bit, but not enough to outweigh some of the expenses that were left out initially.Here's how I calculated this report:These numbers assume an income of $150 per night for the 1-bedroom (i.e. private), and $100 per room per night for a shared 2-bedroom (i.e. 2 separate guests share the 2-bedroom), with you living in the studio rent-free.

The pros did not outweigh the cons for me because the biggest pros (getting access to MLS and submitting offers) was something I knew I could solve by finding the right Realtor. 

What if the cost of the unknowns outweigh the profit and the knowledge gained?

To a small degree(and small subset of people) I believe this has been a contributing factor for leaving the state, but on average the positive impact of general growth in the past has outweighed the tax hikes which is why you still have seen rising home prices.

Good teams outweigh what market.3.

If you're a flipper, the sheer savings of buying and selling far out weigh any extra hassle you go through.