If you decide to take action at the speed you are comfortable with and have the financial resources available to run it as a profitable business you will probably be much happier in life, and sleep a lot easier.Also realize that the term landlord means business owner as well as investor.

If adding a pool provides a happier family...what's that worth? 

But my second answer is that if you are able to “go it alone” from a directional control perspective you will be much happier, and can operate lean where there is no counter arguments to be had with a partner.  

I think you're answer is one of the hardest yet important things people need to do to become not only financially independent but happier in life

For me, I have more energy and am happier when I work out and eat a somewhat healthy diet (and it definitely recuces stress).

You'll live a much happier life.it's just as simple a matter as those who have been through it before and paid to stay, aren't as afraid when they get the first notice that they're going to be in the street as someone with no experience with the court/eviction system.

I am having a lawyer draft the letter of non-renewal as she has vowed she is never moving the 4 times I have suggested she would be happier elsewhere because it is clear my management style is not to her liking.

But Charleston is such a great place I am so much happier when I spend time there so lets do a house hack!

We recently downsized/ optimized our portfolio to less units in better locations closer to our primary, and I couldn’t be happier about that.

Consider leaving NYC if you are unhappy with the demanding hours.NYC has a tough work culture - I lived in NYC for 35 years of my life and I been traveling for the past 3 years as a Nomad.People work less hours and are happier in other areas of the world.