Hire a licensed and insured electrician there are codes that are in place to protect people and property it is a safety risk that you should not cut corners to save a few dollars on.

But it also depends on your risk tolerance- if you have a decent safety net, you can leverage yourself a bit.

When I'm investing in trust deeds - my primary concern is the safety of the principal.

I was talking to a lawyer friend of mine who was involved in a lawsuit where a guy was letting his friend try out his Tesla in “launch mode” in a residential neighborhood.  

I also received a letter from the county saying that my property is in violation of several health and safety codes. 

Add outdoor security cameras (just let guests know they’re there) and maybe some motion-sensor lights for extra safety.

Fortunately, even though I'm a newbie still in setup mode (working through renovations on a value added property) I'm already starting to recognize the right answers before reading the responses, thanks in big part to many of you.

@Alex LonginidisPrioritize immediate safety and mid-term needs for house repairs and upgrades.

Quote from @Benjamin Aaker: Hey @Nathan Gesner, can you tell us more about how you do guest mode?

Our standard email with the bid states, please contact us to discuss & redline to your budget.The only thing we will require are health & safety repairs, to avoid a lawsuit.