Since you mentioned you don’t have flood or wind coverage, it’s possible that your claim for lost income may not be approved.

This will be important for both your landlord and any legal follow-up.Notify Your Landlord: Since this is a rental property, your first step should be to inform the landlord.

- How should we structure the deal legally for a BRRRR strategy?

They reminded me that they have 45 days to wrap things up (there are 5 days left now) and mentioned they’re "looking into the legalities" of giving me the deposits.

Talking to lenders for pre-approval letters.  

.- You will need to start a legal fund to access these companies.Individuals: you'll need to network to get to these people as they usually only do business with those they know, like and trust. - You'll have to learn how to be compliant with SEC requirements.Your other thread has responses from some pretty knowledgeable and experienced people.

Zoning approval then a general contractor.It is not something I own or plan on doing  But there are small developments that pop up from time to time. 

If you are focused on technical legal liability over something this small I think you are only hurting yourself. 

We are trying correct cat odors and damage unfortunately. 4) do you provide the itemized list and then once they agree you get the money to them or can this be done in one step and not be up for negotiation or tenant approval?

- Do you handle evictions and the legal aspects involved?