Lots of moving parts...and it's wonderful to be able to start with a blank canvas and design exactly what you want to build (as opposed to retrofitting based on the restrictions of an existing older structure).  

Tax (and often even zoning) designation don't change the comps for what it physically exists as.Is a residential appraiser telling you this, or are you basing this assessment only on your own understanding of these classifications? 

This belief led me to pursue a career in kitchen remodeling, and I am proud to run Evolution Home Improvement LLC, a business dedicated to transforming kitchens into beautiful, functional spaces across New Jersey.Over the years, I have seen firsthand how a well-designed kitchen can enhance the value and appeal of a property.

I am married to a successful interior designer who serves luxury clients but can work with me to make rental properties look great for half the cost with her knowledge of what makes the most impact.

We use Streamline which is a legacy provider but it is cumbersome and designed for larger scale PM operations (trust accounting, owner portals, etc etc).Just a few integrations we use: Lynx (locks), BookingPal (channel manager), EZCare (HK/Maint Ops), RevMax (Pricing) - There are more, thats off the top of my head. 

The management LLC does literally all management activities-- hire PMs, hires contractors for renovations, hires the legal experts for other stuff, buys STR furniture, hires interior designers for STRs, hires pest control, etc.

You need to drill down deeper, R-2 is single family as well as R-3 and R-4, they are multi family in the sense of being more than one unit, R-1, but the federal designation does not change until there are 5 units or more.

What I'd bring to the table would be researching and sourcing properties, cash for down payments and other expenses, and design and some finishing material sourcing.

@Noah Bacon, does the tool kit include design, pricing, bidding, and management features or just the HD Elite discounts (which for some reason do not kick in for me)?

Websites like Architectural Designs, Houseplans.com, and The House Designers are popular choices among real estate investors and builders.