Only insure to mitigate financial risks that would seriously harm you financially on the off-chance they occur (catastrophic health insurance, home insurance, and, for most, auto insurance).Regular repairs and replacement of items covered via home warranties should not seriously harm someone financially; if they do, you do not need to purchase the property.

In addition, be sure you have sufficient insurance to cover catastrophic events that could wipe you out.

Rather than telling them about how to disconnect lines, pull it out, reconnect (too complicated) I just try and explain the catastrophic gates of hell opening scenario that can happen if they jerk these out from the wall carelessly.Best of luck!

I've read three articles from major outlets stating that CA is about to undergo a  major RE crash, catastrophe and down fall.

what would happen if something catastrophic happened like a natural disaster destroyed all of his properties (assuming they are all in one place)??

But it seems that repairs are taken on a case by case basis based on catastrophic events that cause damage, and what they refer to as "mortgagee neglect", or the lender's neglect.

To get the replacement cost, your insurance agent should plug it into their modeling system which will incorporate square footage, catastrophe risk, etc.

In your particular situation I don't see any catastrophic consequences of showing it too early (I'm assuming common sense when showing an unfinished unit).What does your gut tell you to do?

Cutting corners will not seem like it was worth the risk if something catastrophic happens and you are left holding the bag.Verbal Agreements Will Not Protect YouThere is a fine line between being trusting and naïve.

Once the rehab is complete we're going to be in a positive equity position, unless there is something catastrophically wrong with the house that we will be unable to see.