Renters insurance is designed to protect the renter.  

Does it require a highway occupancy permit if its on a state road, in my area it cost me around $1000 just to get the permitting and design for my driveway entrance.

@Kana Watanabe I have seen @Christopher J Driscoll Designs for his ADU and they are amazing, He has gone through the process of speaking with a lot of GC's in the area so hes a great resource for all of the above.

We do like the UPREIT option as it provides another exit mechanism for selling the DST. 

This tool is basically designed to help you decide whether or not to submit your LOI for further diligence.

Curb appeal for higher-end properties will be much more important, especially when it comes to marketing - most ads and main listing photos feature the front of the property.In this case, I would consult with a professional - i.e. landscape designer or stager.

A major part of the success or failure of an STR investment is the design, furnishing and management plan.

They designated certain streets not for STRs and others for STRs.

Retirement accounts are designed to be invested passively so when the IRS sees you running an active business in it, to level the playing field between retirement accounts and other business the retirement account incurs UBIT. 

Adding and making better could sell or rent faster, but it won't get you more than what the market ARV and rent is set at from other similar comps in the area....and your Interior Design background will help, if you you it mostly as an understanding of cost.