It seems to me like it could be a good option for cabinets, tile, countertops, and maybe plumbing fixtures.

Then they have to uphold to it.I also send text reminders when I know we’re going to have a cold front so they can keep kitchen and bath faucets open to a running drip (cold water only) and open under sink cabinet doors to allow heat in, as these will also help to prevent pipes from freezing.

I don't put in medicine cabinets, just mirrors. 

You did not state how much area was actually damaged, but it certainly should not take a "month or two" for repairs unless an entire main floor was submerged, cabinet bases and flooring warped, etc.

I have no idea where to start.- The kitchen cabinets need to be removed and replaced.

found the broken piece in the cabinet under the sink)Broken Front Door Casing ("I don't know what happened, the door frame just fell in!"

My next step is to possible Air BnB proof it with certain locked cabinets and locked storage space that will allow me to easily prepare it for AirBnB on the weekends.

holes in the cabinet base she is afraid her cats will get into?

Drywall, paint, kitchen cabinets, new floors.

Account Closed  I'm interested in figuring out whether the de minimis safe harbor can apply to expenses that would otherwise be capitalized before a property is placed in service, and also whether the de minimis safe harbor applies to the same expenses after a property is placed in service.I guess the two fact patterns would go like this:Assume that the taxpayer does everything necessary to qualify and claim the de minimis safe harbor.Taxpayer purchases a house for $50,000, does a $5000 remodel before it's placed in service which includes $2000 of cabinets, $1000 of countertops, $1000 of flooring, and $1000 of miscellaneous supplies.