Is insurance covering the flood damage of was there no flood coverage?

And you absolutely should do that for the past rents and any property damage (and lost rent while you make repairs).

And I also did property inspections every 6 months to stay on top of any damage the tenants were causing. 

I had a set of tenants who lived there until December 2023 and caused quite a bit of damage.

., there is nothing wrong with beautifying war-zone areas but just know that you have to be aware of the element that you will be surrounded by, keep the candle burning bright because you may have to spend a couple nights in the property to keep it from being rampaged, i haven't step into this arena, i prefer to go where the houses are selling, in neighborhoods that i know i wouldn't be afraid to live, but to each his own, if you can get a line of credit opened and then from there look into getting a mentor or someone who has done this before if you want to build your portfolio, it wont be easy but nothing is life worth anything is, do you duty and due diliegence and you should be alright, let me know if i can help keep posting but most of all keep sharing

Wind, Flood, tornado, Hail, or third party damage or theftcan still occur.

We now have the deposit as non-refundable until they move in at which point it becomes their damage deposit and is refundable when they move out (minus any expenses for damages).

The roof is collapsed and has been for at least 2-3 years which means there's damage throughout the house. 

Property Damage and Maintenance Issues:Pets can cause significant property damage, including chewing, scratching, and soiling carpets and floors.

Hiring an experienced property manager who regularly checks on the property and has a thorough tenant screening process can help landlords avoid thousands of dollars in fines, property damage, and lost rent.