I am American, but I moved outside the states a couple years ago, but I expect to start spending more time back in the PNW in the the next few years, and a stretch goal is to be able to accommodate friends and family when they visit, which should be increasingly frequent.

I think the 2 bedroom provides you with more ability to maximize revenue and still provides a large enough living area, especially as this is only a temporary accommodation for someone!

@Michael Whiting,To proceed with a 1031 on your portfolio of rentals, you need to partner with a Qualified Intermediary to act as your 1031 accommodator (the IRS requires this). 

You're current lender might be able to assist you on this as well, if not, you will need to find another bank that will be able to accommodate this situation. 

It isn't listed as extra sleeping space, but if someone asks if we can accommodate 12 (we sleep 10) then I can help them out if I feel it will work for them.Next up is the septic.

Over time the property has grown with us as our family has grown (we took over parts of other units to accommodate our work-from-home and new children's needs), so we have able to afford in a more expensive building up front and stay longer in it. 

I will shift my schedule to accommodate whatever works for you.Ed

I got to know tenants and was way to accommodating.

All of our homes are designed to accommodate big families, we we like the idea of providing a physical welcome book so everyone can take a look.

I have to vouch for them as the process is very smooth, they are very nice and accommodating.