Suggesting security measures, like motion lights or cameras, is also reasonable given the circumstances.

This experience has been a tough reminder of why those measures are non-negotiable. 

When it corrects there are typically just a greater amount of opportunity especially when there was a large run up to the correction by those who did not follow traditional risk mitigation measures when investing.

By temporarily halting distributions, we can preserve capital, manage our resources more effectively, and invest in key areas that will drive future growth and profitability.In the interim, we are taking strategic steps to strengthen our financial health, including cost-reduction measures, revenue-generating initiatives, and debt restructuring options.

My husband and I (ok...my husband) are pretty handy, so we aren't afraid of doing a lot of work ourselves, and I know dealing Iowa winters will mean we need to take some precautionary measures, but it seems like low cost of entry for investing (we just got our first SFH this fall)

And yes, that's a rather accurate measure. 

It’s a great way to measure if the investment is worth it!

What strategies or flood mitigation measures worked best for you to ensure long-term profitability?

Personally, I am a big fan of the "alternative" storage systems such as water pumps, sand etc. because the battery method is honestly not all that efficient on a cost to operate measure. 

If inside "the loop" DONT buy-4-appreciaition because it's probably gonna take many years if not decades for anything of great measure.