Comparing these metrics before and after the addition helps identify if the amenity is driving more business.Increased Rates: Some amenities allow you to justify higher nightly rates.

Dundalk I would prefer compared to Essex as it's closer to the city. 

If you have high W2 income, the amount your STR makes (or loses) will be peanuts compared to the tax savings.

Plus, compared to other parts of Florida, the Panhandle is still relatively affordable, making it a great option for first-time investors or those looking to diversify their portfolio.Another huge perk is Florida’s no state income tax and landlord-friendly laws, which make it easier to manage and profit from rental properties.

I'd be happy to get you some rough terms to compare to other options that you have, but I also agree with Jay that you should be wary of just selling and loosing that equity that you've built up in the property.

If you were comparing RE/MAX Broker A to RE/MAX Broker B, then I would say it probably doesn't matter.

I'm not saying you're doing this, but people will often make the mistake of looking into the highest priced rental unit and making that the "market rate" but it's often not a true comparable to the subject.

Do one task at a time in each app to compare apples to apples.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.

What happens to the 'comparable value' if the area is uninhabitable or a community that won't return for years? 

Even comparing Provo to NC in terms of flight duration and cost even though both have direct flights would be a huge factor for me.