So it is crucial to focus on the team first.Much success

So now you've gone thru the "cosmetics" Kitchen remodel/bath remodel/opening up the floor (and don't forget the cost of the "supporting beams") , new flooring, paint, smooth ceilings; don't neglect the structural aspect and exterior - electrical upgrade?

One's 'why power' is one of the most crucial motivating factors in life.

Have someone qualified look over the numbers with you if you are at all in doubt.The reason I suggested looking at your situation in that manner was to take the emotional and inertial aspects out of the equation and narrow in on the pros/cons of keeping/selling your personal residence.  

I don’t believe they’re a TK company; however they have helped to manage every aspect of my acquisition, repair, and management.

This is the method I've used for looking at duplexes / triplexes to live in and manage.You can model your primary residence in the same way as any other income asset with the crucial exception that you insert some math for how things work out when you pay rent to yourself. 

This is a topic that gets tossed around a lot in the investing world, but I personally have never actually seen/read a real in-depth discussion on this aspect of real estate investing: Should you (and why should you) bring in a qualified, professional interior designer onto your investing team or project for a flip or flip and hold?

Do the aspects that you love and can do cheaply.It sounds like you enjoy the carpentry.For me - I like tile work.

In addition, it is IMPERATIVE that you learn the management aspect of the business.Do you have a specific question?

There is very active discussions on handling reservations, screening, taking credit card payments, handling foreign reservations, gift baskets, how to manage the locks (high turnover so keys are a problem), cleaning and maintenance ideas, etc.WARNING: The list is mostly about the operational aspects of a VR business.