@Brian Vog As an out of state investor, I have found marketplace websites like Roofstock and Homeunion to be a good compromise.

Not all deals go as well as one would hope, and your position/authority would be compromised.

About 20% of the first floor joists were structurally compromised by the fire damage and needed to be surgically replaced.

It sounds like acquiring the property under LLC and then getting a commercial financing at a slightly higher rate offers a good compromise for all the concerns.  

If they do, and the landlord responds within the 10 day allowance, that tenant’s voucher can get placed “on hold” until compliance is made with the current landlord.If a SEC 8 tenant has an outstanding landlord judgment, HUD will not reissue their voucher so they can move until the judgement is satisfied or a payment plan has been agreed upon.SEC 8 tenants are educated in the process of home inspections and are quick to call if they see a problem that may compromise the house, such as a water leak.In most markets, SEC 8 pays “market rent” based on comparable non-SEC 8 units that have rented in the same city within a 5 mile radius, within the last 6 months.

Is there a reliable method/way to maintain a constant moisture level year-round so as to protect the foundation from shifting that would compromise all of the extensive renovations that have taken place?

Key for me is don't compromise my investing standard - don't 'chase' a deal even if everyone else is going crazy in some markets. 

The thing is that I don’t want my credit to be compromised by anyone else anymore.  

Which ones are you more willing to compromise on, and which ones less?

Even if they trash the apartment I’m still returning the deposit in full because a court date will cost me more than the security deposit.A compromise could be asking for a $500 security deposit instead of a full month rent, but that’s ultimately up to you and your comfort level.