I can share video of things being stolen from our apartment complexes. 

Anything smaller may not attract larger investors or offer the economies of scale needed for profitability.Design Style: BTR developments often consist of attached townhomes, usually with features like garages and a more upscale design to appeal to renters looking for something between an apartment and a single-family home.Location Factors: The success of your development depends heavily on location.

Hi Monica, you can use tools like rentometer, rent cast or "price my rental" feature on Zillow.

Besides being worried at adding complexities to my properties, I genuinely don't really know what people want, because when I travel I'm not spending the kind of money that people are obviously spending at these ultra high cash flowing properties.

With the change, platforms started to emphasize more and more on pricing, unique features, accommodation, and availability over host qualities such as super host status or overall ratings.

I don't have any apartments in the traditional/complex sense either, and I'm sure that turnover is higher in those.  

This is a complex question, that requires answers with exceptions, caveats, and explanations, but here are rough examples:A.

If the features were removed, you were probably refunded and just haven't seen the refund on your account yet. 

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

A 1031 also adds complexity and timing pressure.Watch Out For:Opportunity Cost: Renovations tie up cash that could go toward other investments or reserves.MTR/STR Management: These models require more time and effort than LTR, even without a property manager.Market Risks: WA properties may appreciate slower than expected, and higher costs could reduce your margins.If cash flow is your priority, option 1 (renovate and STR/MTR) likely offers the highest upside.