I will be managing all booking, renovation, and maintenance operations of the STR (besides mandatory front desk operations, and cleaning - required to be run by the Hotel).

Reaching out to companies like ALE Solutions for insurance placements is a good idea and you can also try reaching out directly to the hospitals in your area.Good luck!

To invest, choose A/B class neighborhoods, target properties within 15-20 minutes of major hospitals, budget for professional cleaning, and consider financing loans or lines of credit.Good luck!

I just drove the beaches (Pinellas) and while they are a mess still there are hundreds if not thousands of workers cleaning up. 

Let the cleaning company use a product like MoldX or any fungicide. 

How clean and safe is the neighborhood?

Thanks @Chris Seveney that's where I am leaning as well, keep it clean because I don't think its possible to revalue 50% assets that I buy and keep mine at same basis.

I appreciate the advice, because of the low availability in this area for multifamily homes with separate units, I thought room rentals could be a solution.

When you 'cross' that with 'having been homeless' it makes me think of someone grasping at straws who is desperate for a solution.  

How do you handle the combination of charging pet fees and cleaning fees?