If something sits for longer than 2 weeks in prime leasing season you should consider adjusting price, marketing package, or easy to change amenities (appliances, include window AC, dishwasher, etc. you really need to review competing rentals and see what they include).

I understand the adjustments and concerns.

Your insights on leveraging equity to speed up the journey to financial independence totally make sense.I'm also focusing on the Texas, Washington market, drawn in by the tax benefits and promising opportunities.

The second property will be purchased with a mortgage (you can determine how high or low the leverage will be by adjusting the proceeds you use or the price point of the 2nd replacement).You are adding some measured debt at a level that your dad can be comfortable with. 

I don't have the Koch brothers on speed dial.

Rents are all inclusive of high speed unlimited internet, lawn care, housekeeping of common areas, and all utilities.  

Google pressure regulator so you’ll know what to look for and how to adjust.

So in the midst of any up or down real estate market, they are engaging in price discovery, and making sure they are investing at a heavy risk-adjusted value.

Use it for high pricing 60 days out then as booking date gets closer you adjust your price watching the bookings of those around you.

But, similar to an sfr adjusted up for a 2nd unit, this is typically not the most reliable method.