The key takeaway from this for me, is get the place dried out asap to prevent further issues.

I figured $5K in Baltimore would be a rotting board-up with the roof missing along a block of many other properties just like it.

There was mold all over the joists, they were rotted.

Examples would be of owners of properties that either live out of state that have a house that is sucking them dry and are willing to get rid of it.

We also bought before the MLS dried up; think I'd have to be mroe creative now.

The "California Patch" works much better, is more secure, and using fast drying drywall compound can be done in about an hour when you get good at it.

It was difficult getting their repair crew out because of the all of the claims this weather event created but yesterday they came out and removed all the carpet, some walls, and put in dehumidifiers to dry everything.Here's how I understand the insurance will work.

Low humidity can lead to cracking of wood etc, while high humidity can cause mold, mildew and damage due to rotting.

Yes I get that your tenant is paying that, but by the same token, you see money slip through your fingers like dry sand on it's way to the bank.

The overhangs are completely rotted out.