With many advisers there is safety.  

There are few places that I think have a higher fire risk.

Prioritize Safety and SecurityRenters value safe areas.

I came across some critical information today that I think is important to share with you:In the aftermath of the LA fires, it has become evident that some homeowners’ insurance claims have been denied or disputed because the property title was held in a trust, but the insurance policy was under the individual homeowner’s name.This serves as a valuable reminder to review your insurance policies and ensure that the ownership structure on your property title matches the named insured on their policy.

When you get an agreement with a contractor follow it, don't go against the contract...trust me the above are expensive lessons learned..you're benefitting from my pain.Hope this helps.

I avoid cash as it is a safety risk to have large amounts on hand.

Look at things like safety, schools, local amenities, and the overall vibe.

Learned a lot and came out with $14,000 in my pocket Lessons learned?

Taking longer than anticipated to complete the renovation due to unforseen technical challenges Lessons learned?

However, your lesson is get more personally involved.