I see from LA RSO guideline documents that "The rent level on a rental unit, after the family member or resident manager terminatesoccupancy, shall be restored to the rent level prior to the eviction, plus any automatic increasesthat are due.

City Fire department will have the information of the property and will determine the restoration process - rebuild or restore2.

We plan on moving in for the restore.

You could hire a fire restoration company to give you an estimate of how bad it wa and how bad it is.

This is in a small town that I own and operate other rentals.I am a bit nervous of the type of renters that are in these deferred maint properties currently but see big upside if properties are restored, Partialy because all are within 1/10mile and many property boundaries touching the community college. 

Completely renovated from the ground up in 2016, this home boasts fully restored original heart of pine floors.

Completely renovated from the ground up in 2016, this home boasts fully restored original heart of pine floors.

Pittsburgh is still affordable and there is an abundance of distressed properties ready for investors to restore and add value.Check out AirDNA and Rentometer for up to date rental data.Our local ACRE chapter has monthly meetups and classes that are great for learning and networking. 

The home has a foundation and we plan on restoring the structure to have it classified as a single family residence, and then to lend against it.

Blake, I am a Waco local, have worked as a project estimator for Belfor property restoration, remodeled homes in Waco, and have local insight to great General Contractors as well as specific tradespeople.