Here's some other copy & paste advice you might find useful:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

Would be useful as a landlord when the tenant moves in/out to reference for damage. 

I've been told the higher deductible also effectively killed FHA financing.

For tax purposes, it's considered a reimbursement for property damage.

Ask the judge what criteria you have not fulfilled and if all is satisfied ask on record to have the eviction executed immediately and perhaps throw in a comment about failure to act providing damages.

As Hurricane Helena went by, both of the roofs got damaged.

By negotiating effectively, we reached a deal that suited both parties, allowing us to focus on planned renovations that would significantly increase the property’s resale value.

For a flip, you'll want to get a builder's risk policy, which covers the property during renovations, including any damage from fire, vandalism, or weather while it's vacant.

This is my first extensively water damaged home that I may purchase.

Unless it's obvious tenant damage you must fix things in the home.