It will take partnering with the private sector, to get families settled and help alleviate the distress and cope with the stress and loss.

The insurance companies aren't going to be paying anything for Harvey because homeowner's policies don't cover flood losses.

Very few have ever followed up (their loss).I personally plan on taking a much more aggressive approach in the near future.

Tenants pay 1/2 per current lease)Vacancy loss, $252 (inflated to 2%.

I am thinking of selling the property but I may have to sell it for way less than I bought for and will suffer losses.

I would suggest contacting an accountant to see if there's a work around.Also, may want to consider if you have any losses anywhere else that could offset the gain.Best,Dave

Overall the area is agriculture and the area is in a slow decline population wise about 10% loss in the past 30 years.

I spent a lot of money fixing the place up so I would be able to show a fat loss on my taxes.

And, as to investors running around trying to get investors or sellers to give non-recourse financing, if that deals blows up my bet is that you'll be in hot water if there are significant losses.

If the unit had indeed become inhabitable for two months, then there may be a basis for compensation of loss of use, but I would be surprised if that were the case.