Additionally, there are a ton of housing providers and organizations around the country trying to fill vacancies.

Our go to lender to @Jose Valdovinos with Cross Country Mortgage...I am almost certain that they can do loans in the ATL, but hose can confirm. 

I think some of the better areas in Chicago stack up quite well compared to others in the country.

You should bill them both for the damages, take pictures and go to court.

I was even able to travel to a country I always dreamed of traveling to since I was a child whilst maintaining my airbnb from across the world (Japan). 

I found working with investors from around the country it is much easer and safer to let builders do what they do best and I will stay on the investment side.  

And, you need to cure your liability (you cannot use a city easement without obtaining a Grant of Easement from the city - a legal document to be filed with the Clerk of Court).You've done everything you can to mitigate the damage to your home and I applaud you for it.

November through February is the worst time to rent in most of the country.

Gray area interpretation up to individual courts which have rendered seemingly contradictory decisions.  

If you attempt to go to court, the 30 days repayment is most likely what the judge will grant in my experience.