We added a fence, landscaping, a deck and a hot tub.

It’s a great strategy in a hot market where properties move quickly, but profit margins can shrink in slower or uncertain markets.On the other hand, buy-and-hold offers long-term wealth-building through appreciation and rental income.

Have great weather most of the year ( few months get super hot and super cold ).

So is the idea have the total rent be the rent plus prior years usage (one statement that says $755), or give them a statement that says $700 rent + $55 heat hot water?  

Conde Nast Traveler recently announced their 'Top 10 Trips everyone in the US should add to their bucket list' and it features some impressive vacation regions and activities:- Hot Air Ballooning, New Mexico- Bluegrass Trail, Virginia- Visiting Point Dume Malibu, California- Horseback Riding, Wyoming- Airboat tour Everglades, Florida- Winter expedition cruise, Alaska- Spiral Jetty, Utah- Camping In Acadia National Park, Maine/Rhode Island/Massachusetts - Trekking the Bayou, Louisiana - Wine country, Willamette Valley & Napa Valley Oregon/California 

Fun scene and great weather but can get very hot in the summers to where it feels like you're in an oven when you go outside.

The highest performing short-term rentals have a design eye, their photographs weren't shot by an amateur's iPhone, and they offer more than one extra that others aren't (hot tub, sauna, views...).Create a differntiated Airbnb, and you'll outperform others ... be that first page or second or third.

I've written a few articles here that should help in your decision:The 10 Best Markets for Your First House Hack13 Real Estate Hot Spots You Won’t Want to Miss Next YearI'm personally putting my money where my mouth is and moving to Fayetteville, AR where I will be house-hacking my first property--something that could only be a dream in Los Angeles.

Austin, Dallas, and Houston are all incredibly hot right now.

The same with the hot area with awesome cashflow.