I am “guessing” (haven’t seen the actual damage) that repairs would cost around $5k to one of the trailers.

I can say this is far more damaging on the travel/STR rental category than 9/11 was. 

My contractor is sending me photos of the work almost daily revealing huge structural defects, damage from rot and termites, and he's telling me the inspector is telling him there are a ton of code violations that are going to add to the cost, for example the HVAC ducting needing to be totally redone. 

In a worst-case scenario, it would be aggressive and violent tenants who don't want to leave and would physically resist removal from a property and that could be dangerous.

It is possible that, for example, 'substantial damage to property' would present a compelling reason which the District Court might deem sufficient.

@James Wise our realtor brings us different properties that are going to be up and coming on the MLS and does a lot of the ground work when it comes to seeing properties and sending us information when we can't physically go see them.

I know it's going to effect a lot more people financially than it will physically.If you can't control something, then just decide to ride it out and SURVIVE it (financially and physically).And along those same lines I think I will change my focus off of this PITA uncontrollable thing and watch a good (guy) movie (The Longest Day, staring John Wayne and others): https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Prove there was a damaging event;2.

new deck, front entry stairs, new landscaping, removed weed overgrowth, exterminated pests, fixed some siding and roof damage, fixed clogged plumbing, replaced fixtures, improved drainage, added structural posts and reinforced basement joists.What was the outcome?

The security Deposit is for damages not contractual issues.