The other "problem" to solve was the bathroom. 

Replaced all the flooring, Doubled the size of the master bathroom and relocated the master closet.

Because for an extra $300/m (possibly more depending on location) most people will choose the extra 250 sf and the extra bathroom.

Essentially, yes, at the end of the day.

My parents own a piece of recreational property (no house, but a bathroom/shower and a cabana) on a lake.

I believe rent is a favorite right now because they want to build regulations and programs that favor renters and essentially buy some votes.I don't see Landlords charging ridiculous fees for applications.

Getting your mindset right, setting goals, and creating a strategy are essential first steps to investing in real estate.

I know I'm personally on the fence with it and have essentially concluded that it totally depends on the audience - I've got a lot of friends from my hometown who would call me a self-aggrandizing gloater if I talked about my properties, while the folks I speak to and run with the most these days would be very interested to learn more.

Bathroom schedule, refrigerator space, noise curfew, hosting parties and visitors were not allowed, etc., but the rules were very reasonable.  

No products aside from bathroom tissue may be flushed down the toilet.