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I had chosen good quality furniture, wallpaper, and other regularly used items that would be durable for a rental and eye catching (an experience type look) to get those bookings.

I know I personally have chosen people in any industry in which I need their expertese, because they are fun and easy going ...

I guess that's part of the gamble, though, right?

This is neither right nor wrong but a gamble that you and your husband need to agree upon.

I was recently chosen, among the entire division which our operating company is part of, to be awarded the 2015 MVP Award and am currently heading up a project to revolutionize and revitalize the capabilities and value of the area of our business which I manage.

Agreed,you must use a thick cover primer coat first and then your chosen paint color.I prefer the Sherman Williams paint,my self.

Insurance is just a gamble. 

What niche in the industry have you chosen or what do you find works well in your market or works well for you? 

At best its a semi-educated guess, at worst its gambling.