Just how the hell we've gotten this deep in the thread and none of the people who have replied to you have given that any consideration whatsoever except for @Greg Scott is completely, utterly beyond me.

Like I said, do not involve attorneys (they are utterly useless in this case and expensive) and do not contact insurance companies.

Your agent can pull comps for you.Automated comp pulling software is complete and utter garbage.

I'm guessing you aren't aware of the utter bloodbath that occurred in 2006. 

Takes me an hour to get from my house in Poulsbo to downtown Seattle and it's much more scenic and chill than sitting in traffic trying to get from say, Capital Hill to Ballard or SLU to Bothell!

Like utterly, and disgustingly appalled.

I find that utterly useless... sorry not sorry.I try to guide people the right way as you do need to be straight to the point and direct to be effective as efficient.How to do organic SEO?

If your retirement utterly depends on having adequate cash flow from your properties, any downturns will cripple you.

For any readers who are as utterly clueless about plumbing as I was, you can see these supply lines by looking at the back base of your toilet, under your sinks, and on the top of the hot water heater.

In other words, never let you or anyone else utter the words, "what if we did this" (or any equivalent) because the answer the the "what if" part is always the same...cost overruns.When I taught this, I used to mention the 5 Golden Rules, of which GR #1 is very familiar:1 - Whoever has the Gold, makes the Rules.2 - If you like it, or change it, it costs more.3 - If you really like it, or make a big change, it REALLY costs more4 - If your wife/girlfriend, the equivalent client likes it, you probably can't afford it.