In regards to having a EV charger, Id seen a lot of people install the outdoor rated ones in their STR and it helps to draw the people that may be renting a EV during their trip. 

Completely renovated main level:* Demoed and redid kitchen with new appliances* Refinished floors and reglazed bathroom* Replaced the roofComplete demoed and finished the basement and landscaping* Replaced half bath with full and added 2 bedrooms* Replaced entire plumbing including sewer line* Added second washer dryer* installed stamped concrete patio and walkway plus fence* All new landscapingWhat was the outcome?

It's definitely worth investigating.Yes, you can install motion-sensor cameras to monitor vacant rentals, but they require some paid service to monitor remotely (wifi, hotspot, etc.) 

(by the way if I don't have the $1000 up front he will let me pay in 3  installments that add up to 1287?

Some insurance companies are asking to see the home inspection report in order to give you insurance or to install a $750 water shutoff valve if the home is older than 20 years old.  

Cost $18,000 when installed.4.

- How can I estimate expenses for installing utilities and creating roads, sidewalks, and drainage systems?

My plan is simple: buy a DeLorean and install a flux capacitor.

RJ Gullo advertises everywhere about 1031 exchanges - I've never used him, but I know he does them.From what I understand about what you said it looks like you are trying to do an installment sale (downpayment now, then payments overtime).

By installing our own, we remove the wear and tear and damage the tenants do by moving W/Ds in and out and hooking them up wrong (which is common) and using cheap components that cause leaks and destroy floors and walls.