Consumers don't want to pay for quality, manufacturers cut corners because they are more concerned about profits. 

The other edge of that sword is now it costs us $100k more to buy our next house.

There are more then just Fannie/Freddie though so once you hit 6 some banks cut you off due to guide lines and risk. 

Unless the windows are massive I think your buying the from someplace with a big MarkupJust got 5 windows done with roller blinds for $140 cut to size from home home Depot.Yes you need to buy them blinds and or curtains, if they break them it comes out of their security deposit.

But when I run my numbers the increased mortgage cuts my cashflow down to $70.

As for your moral/safety concerns, are you 100% sure it is safe long term, or short term for that matter? 

yea i have to wait 7-10 days but it's free and if you build enough safety net the 7 days are pretty insignificant. 

Areas that are best for backdrops are pristine, then the rest of the house can be more normal.I have a lot of experience with content creation and production work, so I have an edge there.

The questions that you should ask arewhether you can establish a competitive edge as a STR operator, or if the property can be useful as either STR or LTR (once STR market is saturated you may convert to LTR).

Is my 3 year “leash” too short sighted if I decided to cut bait and 1031 exchange into something else newer build in a better neighborhood?