There are some professionals in the BP community that may also be able to provide the advice you seek. 

As always, seek professional advice. 

If we did a deal like this I would want to use private capital (short term money) complete the rehab and get the rentals rented in 12-18 months and then get a bank portfolio loan.

I have hard money available and *might* have private money.I'm now looking for those who have the resources I don't  - design, contractors, etc. 

Any recommendations I make are based on experience, and not the advise of a professional in fire damage remediation, I am not a lawyer, and any advice I provide you may take with a grain of salt.In regards to the tenant, atleast in NYS, it is their responsibility to have renters insurance to cover their belongings, you are not required to compensate them for any losses.

I went to several banks and private lenders before choosing Investor’s Bank.

Without being disrespectful, I don’t have the highest opinion the most real estate “professionals“.

Also, you're going to need professional guidance when it comes to asbestos, so hence best to involve your carrier early on in the process. 

Start with good books that have been written by highly professional landlords and people with a significant stake in this business.

I was explaining the benefits of a Private Money Lender (or Hard Money Lender) when it hit me.