The purpose is to keep my files up to date and to monitor tenants on my property.

Some of the facebook groups I monitor for STR information seem to indicate that the hotel lobby is pushing for stringent regulations to be implemented. 

If they are monitoring those who are positive and not quarantining, you could report him. 

I feel like I am dealing with fraud here but unfortunately sent my ids and bank statement to him last week, I will monitor my credit reports and look for identity theft or fraud. 

Maybe you should consider one of the thermostats that you can monitor via an app on your phone or at least have a programmable one installed so you know its getting turned down when nobody is at the property.

You should have installed monitoring cameras.

My mother has always been impressed with how the staff monitor the residents and keep tabs on where they are and what they might need. 

Here are links to the DTE and Consumers Energy forms that you need to have signed and approved by the tenants in order to monitor their utilities. 

If I insulate like the home depot guy said is there a way to monitor this if it should leak again to minimize damage?  

Monitor the cracks for several months to see if there is still movement.