I wish I had a more simple answer for you, but feel free to reach out if you have more questions.

Do I make it flashy or simple.

Well, yeah, that's not as simple as I had hoped.In general, should I be doing anything else to take advantage of its CM2 zoning? 

It also could work if you can pick up the motel cheap and/or do the construction cheap.Also, be very careful with low-end motels because they tend to be crime ridden and that can be a hard thing to transition out of.But, do the work for your particular deal and see what it tells you.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Is it as simple as finding a property that is listed for a price that is cheaper than what it’s actually worth?

I would pick a realtor who owns rental properties and someone who it's too new in the business or too old.If a realtor owns rental properties themselves, they automatically have experience your buyer is going to want in a realtor. 

You might consider engaging an attorney to draft a "Mutual Agreement to Terminate Lease" or something to that effect that is valid in your state.A simple 1-2 page agreement outlining that 1) she has surrendered or abandoned the premises, 2) you have her permission to dispose of her personal property, 3) and you have her permission to liquidate her deposit for past due rent, can save you tons of potential legal headaches down the road, and would likely be far less expensive and time consuming than an eviction.Forget trying to collect on the remaining months of the existing lease.

Whether it's reaching out to certain people, analyzing a number of properties, or even picking up a new book.What I've heard from a lot of successful people, whether in business or sport, is that motivation means a lot less than discipline (which, I suppose is another way of saying persistence!).

Something short and simple. 3 bedroom, 2 bath duplex for rent in great school district!