I don't see the point in nickel-and-diming on insurance, the cost difference is minimal.

But keep contact minimal.

I actively seek to minimize my tax liability so that I can keep more of my money.

Specifically, I'm only interested in smart-home features which help to minimize the risk of home being damaged or minimize our response time when those things occur.

Try to buy things and pay for them under your business, minimize personal debt.

You may be able to minimize your vacancy time if you include more amenities or if you're willing to consider shorter term leases (possibly for a higher price).

In my opinion, given the choice between New construction and Existing property, you usually get better returns with existing properties.With new constructions, you get the privilege of owning something new, less headache, minimal maintenance expenses in the first years, better energy efficiency. etc.For all, there is the premium you have to pay for those new constructions over existing housesPersonally when it comes to new constructions, as an investor, I'd rather be on the selling side than the buying side

We would only be able to subdivide a minimal of two 2 acres this year.  

My favorites from your suggestions areThe Richest Man In BabylonEssentialismThe One ThingSiddarth - one of my favorite books of all timeThe one I would add to the group is Pitch Anything by Oren KlaffThe Go Giver

You get in with a minimal DP and can move to another in a year and rent out the upstairs as well.