Assuming that they aren't simply lucky in market timing, excessive in leverage, or excessively risky, why do you think that some companies and leaders ARE able to duplicate the ROI driving expertise and/or improve personal-business productivity in a way that allows scalability?

Figure out how to fund the purchase.

We are now appealing a denied claim with the insurance company.

I've worked for Superstar Car Wash, Circle K, and The Carioca Company. 

You might try corporate housing by owner, or try getting in contact with some insurance companies for replacement housing, or traveling work-crews, etc. 

I like that, unlike with say trading for a hedge fund, I can create opportunities for others rather than solely line the pockets of someone richer (that being said I still intend to make money).

Doing a 75% 1st mortgage and 15% heloc or heloan would likely give you better cost of funds all around.If this is an investment property, you can do 80% cash out refi using NonQM loans such as DSCR loans, but at a higher cost/rate than if you stick with 75% loan to value. 

It'll likely take a month or two assuming that the loan is with one of the large servicing companies that move at a glacial pace. 

REI does as good as job if not better than any TK company in the mid west..

We have an insurance policy on the rental house (through State Farm), that includes a personal liability section, which is essentially equal to our current net worth.Given that a tenant could sue for more than this if an accident occurred, we are thinking about adding either LLC or an umbrella policy (or both) as extra protection.Any advice on which way to go, and if LLC, any recommendations for a law firm or company the Indianapolis area?