Personally I think being a step ahead might be the more international destinations that probably haven't seen as much of a boost yet. 

I can do some curve appeal but that will not boost my value that much.

I suggest trying to find one that is at least $1,000 square feet and look to add an extra bedroom and possibly a bathroom.This way you'll boost the equity value and increase the rents.

Its always from low producing agents who want an ego boost.

If so, that would be interesting, because the buyer's agent would be making .5% more in the one case and yet would still have a moral problem with the arrangement if what they're doing is steering their good client away from the listing.

Take some classes to LEARN before you put some plan into action that may or may not be legal, moral, ethical, etc.

I guess you could call that brilliant depending on one's moral code.

The principles, values and morals he discusses are very good ones. 

The new kitchen might get a big boost of value in an area where new kitchens are valued higher. 

Probably better off having boostly build out your direct book using hospitables api.