Dig into and set keyword alerts for “house hacking”.

My skill set would be good at valuing deals and financing.

You will want to consult both a CPA (for tax implications) and a business lawyer to help set up the legal structure and documents in order to do it propertly.

This would also help me set up generational wealth so this cycle doesn't continue. 

Is it just the way Airbnb is set up and the way they handle issues?

It sounds like that is what set off this chain of events.

If I was running another option on this deal, I'd adjust the interest rate to 5.5-6%, put 20% down, include $5-6,000 in initial repair (even if that's just cleaning and painting), reduce the monthly expenses to 8%, include PMI at $100/mo and then see where that lands you.

Normally I'd try to get families in before school starts (September 1), so they can be set for school. 

You’ll learn way more then just posting these continuous types of questions.I’m reading set for life by Scott trench tonight.

Unfortunately we have our own expenses such as bank payments, taxes, insurance and maintenance that require us to rent the apartment at the set price.