Also, I’ve noticed that the unknowledgeable persons who are most likely to be suckered into spending time and money on these “programs” all have a basic gullibility that leads to them making comments that have remained remarkably consistent over the last 40years.  

Well the bet I'm making here is that CapEx and repairs will be very low the first few years (honestly event he first decade), and once all the construction ends I will be able to increase my rent closer to market rent at $2k which will give me a better cushion.

Statistically, I would bet that many of these properties could be at risk from a similar event before the reconstruction could even be completed.What is the new premium on a $5-10-20M insurance policy and how could it ever be recuperated during the life of the policy or length of the average 30 year loan? 

Your best bet would be to find a portfolio lender whose niche aligns with your investment strategy.

Best bet is to carefully analyze the zoning maps and regulations or just call the town and ask.

I like this, bet on the jockey more than the horse kind of situation.

DSCR is going to be your best bet here.

DSCR Cashout is your best bet!

Their clear incentive is to bet on falling interest rates between now and debt maturity.A small handful of owners are forced to sell due to a looming balloon payment that a refi won't cover, but you're not going to find one of those by driving the market when any commercial broker can just look up properties on that basis and start making calls. 

Your best bet is to keep liquid cash and avoid PMI.