I have already spoken to the insurance company who is doubting coverage since the damage most likely occurred prior to my policy from improper winterization.Also spoke with lawyer who is doubting we would be able to prove fraud or negligence against the seller. 

However, insurance is limited because it only protects you from one type of liability: accidents/negligence.

The PM made sure the tenant understood that she would be responsible for any plumbing issue determined to be tenant negligence.     

This basically means you go out for a nice long drive around your target neighbourhoods and make notes of houses that stand out to you and show signs of negligence (weeds growing, uncut grass, broken windows, broken roof tiles).

If these cabinets are laminate, the enamel may be peeling in some places because of the quality combined with your negligence. 

It's a negligible amount relative to other costs and profits.Everyone thinks REI is about money and management. 

However, insurance is limited because it only protects you from one type of liability: accidents/negligence.

If those times are truly negligible, then this is a silly question.  

@Ilan FriedmanI'd recommend onboarding a CPA that has experience with both international taxation as it relates to the US and real estate.There are multiple filing exposures unique to a US citizen living abroad and the penalties for even non-willful negligence are steep.

The difference between the income another investment property makes you and what you pay with the new interest rate will be negligible.