Most junk removal service prices will pay for labor, transportation of dumpsters & junk, as well as dumping fees which normally go by weight. 

I asked our previous CPA about bonus depreciation and was told “the IRS frowns on multi-year losses.”

You can potentially pay yourself for services that you perform - It may be a wash or potentially at a worse off situation(if your rental losses are suspended).Salary to yourself is income.

Sorry to hear about your loss.

And to top it all off one of the silent investors is threatening to sue for his losses. 

The builder didn’t intend on so much weight being added later, as it’s only made to park a couple of cars, not a whole second story.

I would imagine there are many investors, first time or otherwise that would have a much different experience and I wouldn't say that a first time investor should start in that area unless they can stomach the potential losses that come along with the risks.  

Put a time frame in the demand to supply the full CCR's, budget, bylaws, loss payee on the master policy... and right to approve.

If a fire does, indeed, occur, and there is loss of life, you are going to be in major trouble. 

I insure for replacement value, not just market value, make sure you get rental loss reimbursement coverage.