Next I would call a contractor to fix the cosmetic damage.

A frozen and cracked boiler, heat lines, and domestic water lines could set us back 5-10k depending on the severity of damage.   

It's only about $25,000 and a year to litigate it and you'd have to prove damages.

If the house is in great condition, ready to put on the market, then putting a short-term tenant in it is a lot of risk (of damage) for a little money. 

Termite Damaged Studs $1,000.00 Assume replace 20 EA studsRodent Extermination $150.00 QuotedNew Roof $5,750.00 Quoted - Partial re-decking at 10 sheetsNew Hot Water Heater $750.00 Assume $500 water heater and $250 installReplace Aluminum Electrical Wire $300.00 Assume 4 hours @ $75/HRTotal Rehab Budget $47,057.98 Contingency at 10% $4,705.80 Original Purchase Price $45,000.00 All In Cost with Original Purchase $96,763.78 ARV of Home $95,000.00 Based on ComparableAdditional Scope $11,792.98 New Purchase Price $33,207.02 All In Cost with New Purchase Price $84,970.80 Any advice?

But this is usually far more expensive than it's worth unless the patch replaces wood that's been heavily damaged and is no longer able to serve as a functional floor.

Our PM sent a water damage company onsite to extract the standing water on emergency.Later the company called and asked me to sign a contract so they could proceed with some testings, and negotiate with my insurance company.

This will be my first time dealing with a fire damaged home so not really sure how to calculate the ARV.

Then, there was a leak and water damage that has led to a million calls and headaches trying to handle deliveries, repairs, etc from KANSAS.

The long term leases lets me get the cash deposit as well, just in case they end up damaging something.