Since most people who are not actively seeking a sale are not motivated to sell at anything other than a top of the line price, this is going to be a numbers game of x thousands of contacts for every potentially doable deal.  

Also, don't people tend to prefer Airbnb over hotels?

Actually have people contacting me before I advertise a unit available.

My realtor told me that there's been happenings of neighbors turning in people who are doing STR's and getting investigated by authorities, resulting in fines & such.  

This group is full of knowledgeable people, though you may sometimes get conflicting advice.

A mass shooting occurred tonight on the street next to the street where the property is located, leaving nine people shot and one dead.

I am seeing a lot more people go that route instead of turnkey. 

Going to networking events is a great place to meet people.

There's definitely some opportunity with people wanting to make moves post-storm.

I can see how an application fee per person can be a deterrent for applicants in my case whether for more upscale rentals people may see it as more normal.I am starting off as a non-refundable fee and measure the resistance, then adjust if needed.