Often the listing agent is taking a reduced commission, has to pay for utilities out of pocket until the property closes, and may even have to pay for small repairs out of pocket, then get reimbursed when and if the property closes. 

However, I realize my funds wont be enough to both rehab the house and also help buy her a home to move into (which would eventually be reimbursed after the sale of her San Jose home).

Also, some possible reimbursement of certain fees.

In company resolution is it passed that Partner B & Partner A both assign respective properties to ABC LLC & additionally Partner B has agreed to contribute $40,000 (The $ amount can be changed as this is an internal document)Expenses Paid By Partner B on her personal card  N Shore Rehab $12,092.74 N Shore Insurance $740.25 N Shore Utilities 159.66 N Shore Earnest Money 3000 Coffee Tavern Expenses 5716.76 ABC LLC 374.88 Loan/Gift to ABC LLC 1500 Option 1Partner B transfers entire $40,000 to ABC LLC & ABC LLC reimburses her all the above expenses she incurred on her personal credit card on the company’s behalf as the company does not have a credit card yet.Option 2Partner B transfers entire $40,000 to ABC LLC & ABC LLC pays her personal credit card directly for the amount of expenses incurred on the company’s behalf as the company does not have a credit card yet.Option 3Partner B just transfers the difference $40,000 - $23,584 = $16,415 .

I know some listing agents put a clause like that in to get reimbursed for marketing in case the house doesn't sell, but never heard of a buyer's agent doing that.

However, the entity must act like an entity with assets held in the business's name.This includes the followingHaving title in the LLC's nameBank account in the LLC's nameRent checks written out to the LLC's nameetcIf you fail to do the above - you risk losing your personal assets in the case of a lawsuit.To answer your question about paying through personal account and business account.If you pay the bank through your personal bank account - you may want to reimburse your personal account through your business bank account.Example - you make a $1000 mortgage payment on 2/1/2018 from your personal account.

Talk with an Attorney, today.I hope you can find them and get reimbursed.  

I think its unanimous that the tenant isn't responsible.But I think the earlier post is where you should look to if you want to have a shot at getting reimbursed.

If he refuses, it's probably safe to say that you aren't on the hook to reimburse him for any losses.

The insurance companies handle the policies and claims and get reimbursed by FEMA. and this does not even consider all the people who live in flood planes get flooded and seek funds from tax payers, taxes,   Ain't it fun?