Quote from @Bill B.: Shouldn’t be a gain, but your cost basis will remain the same if only insurance money is spent rebuilding it.  

Quote from @Matthew Chiarello: Quote from @Bill B.: If it could rent for $2,000/month why is she selling?

Adding mass to the walls works wonders—attach Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) to the shared wall, then cover it with a layer of 5/8” drywall using Green Glue soundproofing compound for extra noise-blocking power.

I have cat and a dog back then and it was listed on my post I asked her to either close the window or contribute a little bit with the light bill and she ignored my messages even though I asked her like three times so I gave her a three day notice.

you may have to save up until you have enough money to do so - down payment, closing costs, reserves, etc.House Hacking: What Is It, How to Start, and Strategies for Successit's a more powerful way to get started. 

I don't know if they also do credit and want phone bills.

I got stuck with delinquent tax bills, large water bills, and lead paint in the garage.

If in 20 years the house you purchased is worth 2-3X what you paid for it, and has been paying you cash flow per month that is equivalent (or better) than what the principal would generate for you, are you even going to care that you had a bigger tax bill one year 2 decades ago?

Here’s a deeper look:Legal Framework: The state likely took control due to unpaid MassHealth bills, which means there may be liens or claims on the property.

I would send them a bill now, not 30 days from now, outlining the charges, even if they are just estimates.