It may take 1-2 years and by the end you will have forced some appreciation from the renovations but also got some natural appreciation from the market.

If the search produces a sea of natural earth tone pics, the one that stands out has a splash of color.

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.  

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

Then based on @Michael Baum's suggestion, I think I will have my cleaner and/or maintenance person do monthly/quarterly maintenance like using using enzyme based cleaners, grease fighting drain treatments and hot water flushing. 

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

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

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