A back corner of the garage is rotted, there's a hole in the roof, studs are visible on the walls and it needs a total rebuild.Who do I contact first to begin the process?

A back corner of the garage is rotted, there's a hole in the roof, studs are visible on the walls and it needs a total rebuild.Who do I contact first to begin the process?

If the home belongs to the tenant, their insurance may cover the repair as they are going to have a whole host of other problems (rotting floor boards, mold, etc).

There was crazy headwinds in 2007 and cash was dried up.

Painting, carpet, and light fixtures are small cost items compared to termites, roof, plumbing, wood rot, electrical, HVAC, and foundation issues.

Is it towards colder climates, warmer, moist or dry?

There’s mold growing on the joists and subfloor and some areas have rot.

It was also raining pretty hard while I was there and it was dry so it's most likely not from the side of the house and the roof would be a long shot to flow around the floor above it and just end up there. 

Never mind that those renters kids will not be able to find an apartment when supply dries up.   

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