Very informative, high level attendees and actionable items were taught and strategized for the investor.

First, the price your paying for with paint is not some arbitrary amount, you are very literally paying for coverage, how much color particulate is in that liquid formulation which directly dictates how much volume will be required to get coverage.

Though there are not any extended stay properties in your comp, you would strategically identify 6-8 select service/limited service hotels which exist in the immediate market you are interested in.

Agreed with @Wayne Brooks, while commission arrangements are negotiable, from a strategic standpoint I believe it's better to include the amount of the buyer agent's fee in the price of the home.

The above are just a few of the things that come into play when determining what type of entity(s) you require to strategically reduce taxes and liability issues.If someone tells you a "solution" without knowing your situation RUN!

These “uneventful” years, without any sort of income-generating transaction-based activity (sell, buy, or refinance) may in fact be the most important.Recognizing the importance of proactive asset management and timely strategic adjustments during your "holding" time is crucial. 

It sounds like you have a great plan formulated.

Scaling is about smart strategic decisions.I think about scaling and its chess game 30% of my day.  

My husband and I have 4 rental properties, and we're strategizing on the best way to protect our personal assets.  

To be honest, "investment strategy" is something I have no taken time to formulate, ( I've spent the last hour investigating exit and investment strategy on BP ).