One of the most important things with a fire damaged house is acquiring the city Fire report.

Your best source of leads are within your own circle of influence - close family and friends already trust you and will ask you to help them.

There have been minor leakage issues in the past and some minor weather damage issues as well that I can probably leverage off of to bolster the case for expense characterization. 

Flooding can do significant damage to foundations as @David Faulkner pointed out.

Some inspectors Specialize in writing the most damaging looking reports possible, intentionally, to try and help the buyer get a price reduction.

I told the tenant that if they leave my apartment with no damage by the end of the notice period (in PA it's 10 days) we wouldn't have any more problems.

Contractors have to be bonded and insured with provided copies before starting and also copies provided by tenant of signed contractor lien waivers for the job.Rider has to be signed that tenant is personally responsible for any damage caused to the unit and must bring back to original state upon leaving.Just options to consider.No legal advice given.

I have heard that the screens were paid for by an insurance settlement after a very damaging hail storm last year.

The roof looks very old, but no signs of damage.

I feel it keep my influence to a minimum on what I post.