I know this is a difficult process to go through.I'm an investor, flip fire-damaged properties and own a restoration company that specializes in emergency services/boardup.

However, don't compound this loss by delaying the restoration of the unit and getting new tenants in. 

No problem, except that if I wanted to get the power line restored, we had to redo all electrical per the county inspector.

I gave work to Water damage restoration company, which was working on it and had left their fans and dehumidifier running for arnd a week in bathroom and also in downstairs room.

I have no opinion on if paint will get you more rent per month or not, but if you do decide to paint, the restore sells their own mixed brand.

From cancelling rent to providing free massages every week to off set the stresses of being a tenant.

If the Tenant does not return the home in the same condition it was received, minus ordinary wear-and-tear, the Landlord is authorized to use the security deposit to restore the rental to its original condition.

I would get an estimate to restore the garage floor and charge them for the whole amount. 

Part of the appeal of the Heights area is all the charmingly restored historic homes.

My restoration cost $95k and did not burn thru the ceiling, but water damage spoiled the lower unit.