The seller said they re-did flooring, repainted the interior and added some other fixtures in the past year since they've owned it. 

Warning about designations: CPA, EA, etc.In this post I kept referring to the CPAs, which is a state-issued license in accounting that everybody has heard of.

Additionally, I modernized the interior and upgraded key features, ensuring the property not only looked better but also met the needs of tenants.

More credit towards design center?

We worked with a couple of homeowners, worked with them to change the interiors, added a few amenities more in tune with the local tourism scene.

A CPA is a special designation that is difficult to obtain.You are not able to claim yourself to be a CPA unless you pass all the qualifications.A few amount of the qualifications include1) College degree with a certain amount of credits within accounting / Tax / Law / assurance2) Completing 4 exams in accounting / tax / law / assurance3) complete continuing education courses4) Work a certain amount of time under a CPAThe reason that the person you spoke with being unable to say he / she is a CPA is likely because he / she didn't pass the above qualificaitons.

My W2 is affording me some extra time and I want to spend that time building my REI experience.I am a commercial lighting and interior designer and lighting controls expert. 

R-2 is typically designated for a residential zoning, likely higher density / multi-family. 

Another business partner of mine is a marketing pro who helps investors anticipate which properties will book out well and which ones might struggle, provides some creative design tips too, if you're into STRs at all. 

DSCR is designed for this situation.