Can fix the water damage in the basement yourself.

It is not real insurance, it doesn't cover things not caused by guests, and can't be depended on. 

A variety of things could have caused this.That said, what you've described above is not so untypical in terms of the steps of the process for a fix and flip loan.  

This is a good tenant of 5+ years, and I don’t want to cause unnecessary friction (I’m just trying to set up automatic systems for myself).

Does the contract include a monetary damages provision?

But in reality, holding on too tightly limits growth, causes burnout, and actually costs you money.Why Letting Go Helps Your Bottom Line✅ Frees Up Your Time – Instead of handling every single tenant issue, you can focus on strategy, acquisitions, and big-picture decisions.✅ Allows Specialists to Do Their Jobs – A leasing agent will lease faster than an investor juggling 10 different tasks.

I am writing to explore rental opportunities for a recently renovated property that has been 90% restored following fire damage.

Giving counties the right to pass law for Good Cause Eviction.

STRs demand more time even though alot of things can be automated. you will managing cleaners, damage, guest experience, supplies, and more.4) Use AirDNA to see what an estimate of revenue can be, check Airbnb in your local neighborhood to see if anyone else if getting higher rates, and use BiggerPockets STR calculator to see what common expenses you may be forgetting.

Blaming immigrants for the housing crisis ignores the actual causes—zoning laws, slow development approvals, and underinvestment in housing supply.