The unit was about 60 degrees, nothing burning, no odors, no running water to create steam -- nothing. 

Everyone's opinion is going to differ, but I am taking this experience as a sign.You're getting it for liability protection-- the anonymity to certain degree helps but you cannot expect that to run it's course given the digital age.

I am planning on getting a degree in interior design to help increase my success and potential in house flipping.

Therefore the property types that are the most favorable to generate bonus depreciation will be those with a high degree of what the tax code refers to as "land improvements".

Only extend yourself to the degree you dont mind losing.5.  

Not only with the normal roils of the hospitality business, of which you have become a 'member business', but because due to the large sector share of Airbnb, you have also tied yourself to their company - - to some degree.

Neighboring houses on the same street had completely different layouts, different mechanical systems, and differing degrees of functional obsolescence.

In my state the contractor's license comes down to them passing and exam which demonstrates some degree of competence, registering with the state, and maintaining insurance. 

Get more Degrees or Licenses and experience.

Most of my tenants are upper middle class, 700+ credit scores, have graduate degrees, and are very professional (which makes my life much easier, and saves me lots of time--which saves me money).