Does it just feel more in tune to conditions, or adjusts to get more bookings and revenue more effectively? 

The policy should be updated because it now needs to include personal property and personal liability coverage for the unit you occupy, while still maintaining landlord-type coverage and loss of rents for the tenant unit.

There's a BIG difference between "Rent-Ready" and "Sales-Ready", often 20%+ in rehab costs.Go look at other comparable rentals listed for rent.Your mantra should be, "Maintain to the Market"!

Leverage can accelerate growth — or stall it if misused.What principles have helped you use leverage effectively while staying in control?

A competent book keeping system needs to be established and maintained.

For example, bathtub resurfacing typically runs around $175–$200 depending on condition, which is significantly less than most vendors and often far more cost-effective than replacement for rental properties.If you’re exploring cost-control options, feel free to reach out and I can connect you.

Once you’re juggling multiple workbooks + folders + aggregator sheets, it works… until it doesn’t, especially when tax time hits and you need clean exports.Out of curiosity, what’s the biggest friction point for you today — keeping everything tied to the right property, pulling year-end totals, or just the time it takes to maintain the system?

Because the Property Class dictates the Class of the tenant pool that the property will attract.The Tenant Class greatly impacts rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.Both Property Class and Tenant Class will affect what type of contractors, handymen and property management companies you should target and be willing to deal with a property.The Property Class will also impact the maintenance & renovations you do to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood”.Why is that important?

That’s really the main value at this point.If your STR is in a reasonably safe neighborhood and you’re not storing anything high‑value inside, your Reolink setup sounds like a solid, cost‑effective move.

Suspended LTR depreciation/losses often aren’t lost, they can carry forward and may be released when you sell, so the “can’t use it” point may be overstated.Real estate sale taxes aren’t just 15–20% LTCG: depreciation recapture, possible 3.8% NIIT, and state tax can raise the effective rate.A 1031 has strict deadlines (45 days identify / 180 days close); if you need more time, consider reverse 1031 or a more passive “parking” option like DSTs.STRs can potentially offset W-2 income, but it’s more complex than “100 hours”—material participation rules and documentation matter.Cost segregation can be powerful but only if the deal supports it; it accelerates depreciation and can affect future recapture.Consolidating into fewer properties can reduce operational risk, but watch market/regulatory/insurance volatility.Best next step: compare hold vs sell taxable vs 1031 with full tax/return components (recapture, NIIT, suspended losses, timing risk).Always consult with a CPA who specializes in real estate.