I don't generally provide shower rods; tenants may get their own tension rods to match their chosen decor.

This would entail completely furnishing and decorating it, which will add up front cost.

Here is our current plan:Purchase at minimum a furnished 4br townhouse with splash pool in a gated resort with amenities - purchase price around $330-$390kWe would put about 10-15k into setting it up for STR, theming the rooms (my wife is an interior decorator and already has a plan)/automating the property for remote management/adjusting furnishing if needed etc.We plan to self manage remotely with a little help locally. 

And as you probably know, in any of the markets you can do way better than others if your photos, decor, features, and reviews are standout.

Furnished the entire thing with on trend furniture and decor.

Yeah, well, a few feces decorated units later, a body or two, acting an idiot to tenants happy to bash ones skull in later, that ego tends to turn into significant regret. 

I bring a skillset of project management and interior decorating to the table.

Cheap, good quality and easy to replace damaged or lost items with stuff that will match the old.I have had good luck with Overstock.com on some furniture (rugs, bedframes side tables) kirklands.com for lamps, mirrors , decor accessories.

They will often also provide an "incentive" payment up front of X dollars to paint and decorate the area to make it welcoming.

Since this is an STR, there is a lot of personal property - appliances, furniture, decor, linens, etc.