But get them and the family staying in the home both on the lease since the insurance is paying the rent, but the family is usually responsible for the deposit.

You really want unbiased investor advice so I would focus more on the responses that are from investors (or anyone) living in one area in their bio, but telling you about another area that the invest in where they have no vested interest.It's not to say that all agents are spamming, most is pretty reliable advice on their area, but it's still to be considered with a grain of salt.You are giving everyone too wide a scope to help you - anywhere in the US, and then limited to the Midwest (huge), and others.

no one - not an agent, a wholesaler, a contractor, an appraiser - is going to take any responsibility whatsoever for anything. 

Thank you for the detailed response Nathan.

That said I would start negotiations billing back the full amount of the job to the tenant per their lease agreement and responsibility for the install.

I have sent a funds demand via email but have not gotten a response.

Most in BP, from many responses I see do not have to ability to navigate this.

Remain responsible for rent, utilities, and other terms until a replacement tenant takes over.#2 can be a bad option in the middle of winter when renters are harder to find.

I recently ordered a survey on the two lots I own, and realized that I may be approaching this the wrong way. 

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.