Keeping my fingers crossed that he is able to sell some of these properties at profit.  

Likewise, a low value post, that doesn't technically break any of these ever changing rules, is still a low value post with out without whatever crosses the most recent line of self promotion.The incentive to provide value will take care of itself.

One will not cover damage covered by water damage 'from above' and then theother will not cover damage caused by water 'from below' (flood) and then they cross reference them and don't pay at all.The good ole Insurance people will do anything to not do their job, which is to pay for their clients damages.There is $$ available through FEMA, but it isn't much and good luck getting it.Question is......even if you can get some money do you rebuild in the same locations?

@Kenneth P Ford they are a national franchise with great marketing.They also have some national support for their individual franchises, but it all depends on the local team.Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

And it crossed the neighbor A’s back yard and hit another's neighbor B's swimming pool.

By Owner's First and Last Name: Cross-reference any legal actions involving the property owner.

@Michael CliffordRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

@Edward Heavrin: Both options, but at a high enough equity you kind find long term mortgage products that will allow cross collateralization, so you can use those high equity or free and clear assets in lieu of down payment. 

Call the previous landlord directly, and cross-check details like the property’s address and lease dates to ensure authenticity.Ask open-ended questionsEncourage detailed responses by asking open-ended questions.

Hope that helps, and fingers crossed your property weathers the storm without a hitch!