Your understanding was correct and anyone can do a 1031, with just one property, no LLC, etc.

I understand this requirement is in the Texas Property Code, but I want to confirm it applies to student housing. 

Some areas zoned as mixed use don't make the best tourist properties even though they are zoned as such in the Seattle area.Is it not performing as a standard LTR?

.$100,000 - $300,000 is standard and sufficient but talk to your insurance agent and they will help you get clear.

I am new to real estate and am wanting to get a good understanding of the market in the area in order to figure out what I should be aiming for to get in return per month.

You could also have a realtor pull comps for you.That said, you must REALLY understand your market at this price point.

Hello everyone,Bigger Pockets provided a lease agreement for Arizona which has an option to require the tenant to a include liability requirement in their renters insurance.I'd like some advice to help me understand if I need to include a liability amount as a requirement and how to adjust this amount for different properties.Thank you in advance!

Don't see a reason to look differently now, but absolutely understand I need to here shortly.

you just have to understand inflation happens and dont look at what was happening 5 years ago -it ids not important to your goals. 

You really need to give a lot more context for us to understand the scenario.