I have 40 years of experience in the home design and construction industry, a ton of skills, and talent.

It seems like there are paid services that will give you interior design to set up an str, buy new furniture, ship it and install it. 

I know there's CAD programs and so forth but on smaller projects ($50-$60k in rehab) are REI people hiring interior designers? 

In my local MLS, it may not be true in your area, there is a field that a listing agent can fill out to designate the home they are selling has a FHA, VA or USDA loan which by default would make it assumable.You can also reach out to your favorite local title company and ask if they can provide you with a search tool like TitlePro247 or provide you with a list of current on the market homes with a FHA, VA or USDA loan in place. 

.); (2) "I'm not engaged in any for-profit activities, but I set up an LLC a few years - so I've got a business and can adopt a Solo 401k."

Has anyone used AI services to upload a photo and visualize various design features?

The success of an STR will depend on how it is managed, designed, and marketed.

Home insurance won't cover a lot of system failures like electrical.Home warranties are designed to make the warranty provider money; they are slow to respond, quick to reject claims, charge you a trip fee for every visit, use the lowest-cost vendors that provide quick-fix solutions, and are generally not worth the paper they are written on.

and design systems to address.

Engaging with them allows you to gain a competitive advantage, as you're not vying with as many investors for these targeted opportunities.While there are other avenues for accessing off-market deals, many investors are leveraging platforms like investorlift.com.