-Painted entire house (both units)= $600-Added a fence in the back yard to give both parties privacy= $200-Furnished the upstairs unit= $2,000-Added 2nd washer and dryer so each unit had their own= $500Total costs= $3,300

They will not share any other investor details for privacy reasons, even though I was willing to share mine with other investors/owners.

My only worry with a back door camera is there's a decently sized patio in the back and I don't want guests to feel like they don't have privacy. 

Purchasing a home in a residential neighborhood to use as an STR in Joshua Tree was never a good idea to begin with since the vast majority of guests are looking for privacy and separation in Joshua Tree and now this truth is playing out.If you have a unique offering, invest in good interior decorating/design and marketing photos, and have a great operator, you can still do well.

This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return. 5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space. 6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.

Have you had any clients who used a 1031 for a property owned by a Real Estate Privacy Trust?

Privacy/distance from neighbors?  

Generally they don't perform as well as SFRs.Shared Amenities: While shared amenities can be a pro, they can also be a con if they are not well-maintained or are frequently crowded, making them less appealing to potential tenants.Resale Value: Condos may appreciate at a slower rate compared to single-family homes, which can affect your long-term return on investment.Lack of Privacy: Living in the same building as your tenants can lead to privacy issues, as you'll share common areas and may have less personal space.

In other words, there are probably some privacy issues around that.

We painted the whole house ourselves (talk about sweat equity), had a 320 foot privacy fence built in the backyard, updated both bathrooms, and swapped out mirrors, lights, and other fixtures to modernize it.