How many tenants NEVER work on fixing their credit, so they can:1) More easily qualify for better rental homes?

If you are still interested in this property, I would get a qualified, experienced contractor to look at the damage and provide you with a detailed, written repair estimate.

You could have sent him to collections and this would destroy his credit, which could impact his ability to purchase a home, qualify for a car loan, and possibly even cost him his job.

You just have to be able to (obviously) qualify for both properties and you want to do both with the same lender closing on the same day. 

W2 jobs do NOT qualify you for Real Estate Professional status, even if the job is in real estate! 

International tax law is complex and requires years of experience to fully understand, so be sure to consult with a qualified professional in this area to ensure everything is handled correctly and any potential tax liabilities are addressed.Hope this helps, and best of luck with the transfer! 

Read this:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1122635-the-s...Cost segregation for your LTRs/MTRs may only be beneficial if you have a spouse who can qualify for the Real Estate Professional status, and then for one year only.And you're right: business is more important than taxes.

I would get a professional opinion from a qualified contractor , you may have storm damage already that could possibly be covered by your insurance 

Not sure they can qualify easily again.

In my market, it requires a lot of inquiries to get a qualified tenant.