I havent gotten an insurance for this and a week after close I consulted some insurance provider and he didnt offer me insurance options.

Would it be safe to purchase a new fridge, deduct maybe 1/2 of cost to replace  current fridge door from the security deposit, provide receipt with explanation?

How have you seen local ordinances or restrictions impact these projects?

Also, what others have said, the personal touches on what is in your place (e.g. providing all the essentials instead of having people buy TP, coffee, shampoo, etc.) and the quality of those items (no tattered towels, stained sheets, etc.).  

The regulations provide both insight and ambiguity.25% or more owner of the entity; OROne who exhibits significant control over the entity.

I'm just hoping someone with actual knowledge of it can provide some information that offers an alternate explanation.

However, with the disclaimer above, I'll, for entertainment purposes only, provide some thoughts on rents in the US for the next few years. 

There are cheaper markets that your current savings would go further and possibly provide better opportunity (almost definitely in the short term).

Pick the amount of income you want real estate to provide you, and buy the amount of units you'd need, such that if they were paid off, you'd hit your goal.

What have you seen make the biggest impact ?