Honestly, this approach doesn't seem like a very effective practice, which may explain why it wasn’t working.

If it’s cost effective I’d tile but then it will be more labor intensive/expensive if/when you have to replace it.

A cost-effective setup plan will be key to maximizing cash flow!

Hard to say what the effect would be on doing either without details, but I'd recommend not trying to do both of those in the same year (unless you have enough cash saved up for at least a 20% down payment on the investment property). 

Are there ways to address this concern or to communicate the value of these unique features to the appraiser effectively—without overstepping?

This goes into effect Jan. 1st, but the state has not figured out the particulars and the license is not available yet. 

For RE owners, death allows you to pass assets to your heirs and step up in basis, effectively eliminating recapture.

Having a list of trusted investors can help you navigate off-market deals more effectively.

Lately we have been lucky enough to have our favorite local Property Management guru David Tilney join us in person and on Zoom to share his endless knowledge about how to effectively manage your (or others) rental properties!

. - how many catch basins you will need, hydrants   - etc.Very important you must utilize both sides of the road to maximize your effective cost for the road and utilities when building.