Something like EaDo, midtown, maybe a small fixer around the heights (more heights adjacent than heights proper due to the budget) that is not betting on the neighborhood turning make the investment work.

Would the potential rental income count towards offsetting the mortgage?  

Short-term vacation rentals involve renting out properties to travelers for short stays, typically through platforms like Airbnb or VRBO.Getting Started: If you're interested in flipping, start by researching local real estate markets, analyzing potential deals, and networking with real estate professionals, contractors, and lenders.

While you are invested in the DST you could potentially earn monthly cash distributions, gain potential appreciation on the property and takie advantage of tax benefits (depreciation).

Your best bet would be to call an insurance agent and ask for a quote.

You're just a bad bet, and the longer you stay, the more pervasive your stench will be in the unit.

Do you have every potential renter complete this or only select one renter based off the pre-screening process?

You'll find agents, lenders and other potential teammates there.

--DB A DST or DST to 721 UPREIT is a potential option. 

For the past year I have been looking for a place to buy as an income/airbnb to buy in Mexico and have inquired about Playa del Carmen and Tulum and keep coming back to Tulum as it seems like it has the potential for growth with airport coming and simply more infrastructure.