Happy to learn from investors in US real estate game   Through the search function and by researching the forum a bit, you'll probably answer your own questions. 

The goal is to make the property more attractive and functional for future tenants, boosting its After Repair Value (ARV).3.

Ideally I would like to build a new construction that’s smart and functional that I could then rent out not a palace.

Finding a qualified tenant/buyer is a function of marketing and terms. 

New Jersey has the 1974 Anti-Eviction Act.

Website had no useful functionality; every booking was ultimately done manually after receiving phone calls/emails from their representatives.

I am going to install quickset locks and they are all metered separately but looking for functional tips during the rehab process that might make our lives easier in the future and management tips.

Yeah, that is on the nose with how they function.

Original hardwood floors, trim, arched doorways, and handsome, functional, fireplace help maintain the original character of the home.

Original hardwood floors, trim, arched doorways, and handsome, functional, fireplace help maintain the original character of the home.