I am also 25 years old, but graduated from RIT as an Industrial Engineer (yes I am a geek and love systems and efficiency).

Going to court is a lot of time and energy, plus stress! 

Apparently, he is able to problem solve efficient ways to address any permit or codes issues. 

I was looking for multi-unit properties and noticed it had a fully functional efficiency suite attached and thought I could get the best of both world's for myself and my wife (who didn't want to live in a traditional multi-unit and live next to long term tenants).

This reminds me of when I invested heavily in the energy sector the beginning of last year and watched it tank by the end of the year.

Since the beginning I have learned how much money there is to be made being an efficient investor.Since I did not pay for the house with cash I understand I cannot reap all the benefits of the BRRRR method.

So be sure you run the numbers on both sides, then ask yourself how much time and energy you want to invest and if you actually enjoy being an STR owner. 

@Greg Heroy, When you're in a competitive market, my best deals have always started by seeing opportunity where others did not through knowledge of the market, and being a more efficient operator.

Get solar for the pool (Not regular solar)  Its the tubes that go on the roof and pump up water, suns heats the water adn then jets back into the pool   Super efficient. 

There's the financial side that says that if you're going to reinvest in real estate anyway any net savings over the cost of the exchange is worth it.But you gotta factor in your time and energy and any extra effort you perceive as well.