Airbnb is supposed to take the hit, in the case of a natural disaster or storm etc. 

It would depend on the nature of the repair.

My professional background is data science / analytics, which means analyzing cash flows will probably come more naturally than building relationships, which apparently, is how one finds deals worth making.Are there meetups in these areas I should attend (digitally at first, presumably)? 

@Akshay Bhaskaran, off market deals, by nature are not marketed, so as others noted you have to work to find them.  

Beyond that it's not in my nature to complain; I just like to identify problems and solve them, and if I can't solve them then either accept them or move to greener pastures.  

Today’s buyers want spaces that flow naturally and maintain functionality.

Overall, these measures underscore the federal government’s effort to alleviate the financial strain on those affected by natural disasters.

#10)  The birds provide a free, natural alarm clock!

I'm just not seeing any strategy that can offset to any significant degree, the depreciating nature of either asset.  

Most likely the state where the property is located is where lawsuits would be brought if they are something for personal injury like a trip and fall or something of that nature because the “cause of action” arose in that state.