We're trying to get our first rental property paid off with extra cash.

My dad and I got caught by that snag on our third flip years ago, and we definitely kicke ourselves for not doing a little extra research up front.

I'm sure people would pay extra for some kind of "meal prep/private chef" type package in their living situation.You've got the right idea thought, but don't be afraid to reach...nothing wrong with dropping your price after a couple weeks if you don't get any interest.  

Adding mass to the walls works wonders—attach Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) to the shared wall, then cover it with a layer of 5/8” drywall using Green Glue soundproofing compound for extra noise-blocking power.

Especially as you two plan to start your lives together, you’ll likely want that extra privacy.

Possibly using mortgage/home equity loan on one unit we own to buy an extra one.3.

Seems like a lot of the negative comments and reviews are related to bookings, advertising, extra fees, etc.

It's easy to obtain, costs very little, and doesn't require extra, on-going effort to maintain.

I've been trying not to reply to so many posts about this, but also need to watch out for rookies to save them from losses.The other thing I don't like is that so many folks interested in this usually have very little extra capital and could lose some or all of their "extra" capital on a bad wholesale deal if they made one mistake. 

A pool can be a big liability, but can also be a bonus for the right tenant that is willing to pay extra for that amenity.