@Jamie BanksI understand there are multiple parties: 1) displaced insurance policy holder (tenants)  2) ALE 3) The company that supplies all the furniture and install the washer and dryer. 

I'm a fan of gated yards and higher-end security doors and will install chain link and even some wood privacy fencing if I think the house/area warrants it.  

Quote from @Gregory Chadwell: I wonder if having a lead filter installed on the property might help the situation too? 

In my devious mind, I thinking like you that I hire a parking attendant, install gates and charge an entrance fee if I bought it. 

And preparing a building site and installing a driveway are further considerations if I even decide to build something there.

I have never invested in syndication.I understand diversification in different asset class (precious metals, real estate stocks etc).

Duct work is old metal ducts.

One way to get tax benefits while you're living there could be installing solar panels or upgrading the energy efficiency of the home. 

Because the existing house was too low the developer followed the rough location of the old sewer line and installed a new sewer line to connect to the existing house. 

Perhaps refinish existing wood floors rather than install new LVP to save money.