Even the wholesalers here are dry.

That made them feel more comfortable knowing we had "skin in the game" but I see your point of how that could work for or against.

On the 6th day since incident, a restoration company (Owner - myself present) assessed the water damage and advised  moisture still present in ceiling cavity and it cannot dry by itself.

I agree that it appears cut and dry but given the current situation between them (messy) it doesn't seem to far fetched that the person in the home could claim abandonment by the party that left. 

Keep in mind that while you said that you don't have super solid financials just yet - skin in the game from you will be a necessity.

I was forced to settle this cut and dried eviction case because the state isnt allowing jury trials for unlawful detainer until God knows when.

I saw those houses in San tan, had 40+ dried In at the same time getting roofs put on. very impressive.lumber costs have only added $6000 per house here in arkansas.

This assumes both partners have skin in the game, which means they have cash put into the deal or money tied up in some other way.

just going by what I have learned Your situation most likely is different Stop any mold of you have any    Mold doesn’t like dry, bright conditions with air flow I put out 2 US flags.  

They generally want to remove the carpet and pad, dry the place out, clean it, and then put new flooring down.