In the short term, if your property is still standing and others are heavily damaged, prices could go up due to reduced supply—there are just fewer homes available that aren’t in need of repair.

Now I'm on to the next step: covering the tax bill from my side gig, saving, and repairing my credit.

I am trying to finance my repair and renovation for a duplex investment of 2500 sq ft property that I recently purchased.

Ask the builder for a timeline, make him commit to a timeframe and scope for repair.

The PM coordinates cleanings, repairs, maintenance, mowing the lawn, etc.These transactions would involve a TIC.

They refused to even contact the tenant and said they will let me know how the repairs turn out.

There's not much to build with these properties.One metal building for lessees to repair their vehicles. 

Generally speaking, the responsibility for repairs like this depends on the lease terms and local landlord-tenant laws.If it was a malfunction with the lock (wear and tear), it could be considered the landlord's responsibility to cover the cost, since maintaining the unit in a habitable condition is part of our duty.

These lenders typically cover the purchase and rehab costs because they’re more focused on the value of the property than your personal financials.Rehab: Use the borrowed funds to fix up the property, adding value by making necessary repairs or improvements.

Quote from @John Federic: I ran some numbers for you using the Cashflow Analyzer Pro from AssetAFC.com (see the attached picture).From my perspective, this deal still looks acceptable, even though it won’t cash flow in the first year, assuming a 5% vacancy and 5% for repairs.