I do hope you're right in thinking the prices will be inching downwards, but by how much is the question?

I have never stayed in an Airbnb/STR where I had to open and close a pool cover so this is all a bit surprising to me. 7 safety measure(1) An enclosure that isolates the swimming pool or spa from the private single-familyhome.(2) A removable mesh fencing in conjunction with a gate that is self-closing andself-latching and can accommodate a key lockable device.(3) An approved safety pool cover.(4) Exit alarms on the private single-family home’s doors and windows thatprovide direct access to the swimming pool or spa.(5) A self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed no lowerthan 54 inches above the floor on all private single-family home’s doorsproviding direct access to the swimming pool or spa.(6) An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool or spa, will sound upondetection of accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water.(7) Other means of protection, if the degree of protection afforded is equal to orgreater than that afforded by any of the features set forth above and has beenindependently verified by an approved testing laboratory.

Give him an inch, he'll take a mile.

Install a sump pump, we have had record rainfall here this year. over 70 inches where I am at.

Think snow removal - we are getting 12 inches today.Generally I would say SFRs have a better shot at appreciation whilte the cash flow is usually a little bit less.

3/4 inch plywood secured by carriage bolts going through 2x4 wood stretched across the opening on the inside twice.Chalk the outside and paint the same color as the foundation.Don't cheapen the process, don't use particle board or OSB, don't use screws, and don't use 2x2s or 2x4s

Prior to meeting with the tenant at the rental unit, I gather my "move-out tool kit" (flashlight, 12 ft tape measure, 6 inch ruler that has big enough numbers to be seen in a photograph, camera, notebook & pen, disinfectant wipes, small handyman tool kit, step stool, mobile phone, copy of tenant move-in checklist, list of common charges).

Ever sawn out a section of cast-iron 3-inch stack and put in a ABS or PVC replacement with Fermco couplings?

Should I lay 1/4 inch plywood under it also but think might be overkill. 

Adjust the float so it keeps the water several inches from the floor.