They would only do after the storm passes. 

How likely is something like this to pass?

With the new laws the state passed about zombie properties they are really taking charge and tearing down a lot of run down and decrepit buildings.

Hello, I have rented out a Single family home on Jan 1st 2024, tenant was brought in by an agent and setup lease as well.The tenant profile was not so great, but it was empty for more than 3 months and I reluctantly rented it out.Since then, tenant was paying rent, but on 5th of every month after couple of followups.Last month they pushed it to 15th asking they were hit by sickness, family emergencies and BS, I said its only one time pass and they paid it on 15th.Now August 1st is upcoming, they are requesting for a call setup to chat, not sure whats that abt, but I presume to buy time.BF and GF signed the lease, it appears things not working out well between them, only lady is  answering emails/chats/calls.

Assuming you are using an LLC or S corp will pass thru income you would just have to show how you personally loaned the business money for start up or operating expenses. 

A year has passed, and two of these properties have significantly drained my cash flow due to extensive repairs.

In recently decades municipalities have passed lot minimums that render a huge number of the existing lots unbuildable, so they have had to accept grandfathering in a large number of the older lots.

While it provided little value, it did provide a good amount of entertainment for us. 

I've closed all the ones I've done this with but locking it up at a good number is most important.I've even found deals by calling on for rent signs in an area and just asking if they would entertain an offer.Ask, text and email.

Sometimes I'll come across agents who really don't know what they're doing. to me getting a license is like passing the Bar exam  it just gives you the right now to learn how to practice law.. just passing the test in RE in no way prepares you to be a good agent / successful agent thats the next step..