I will give you the common-sense answer below, but this is California, where common sense doesn't exist.A mandatory evacuation is outside of your control, so you shouldn't suffer financially because of it.

So buying the right location will become increasingly important here to protect you in the long-termFood for thought.

I also don't suffer fools well who don't know what they're talking about.

I will preface this with the fact that I have a legal background, specifically with estate planning and asset protection.

Similar for pets.Especially in the city of San Diego, I would be careful about violating the tenant protection act.

I don't know which nearby state you're considering (PA is probably the most attractive) but local municipalities will sometimes enforce extra red tape and/or protections for tenants beyond the state-norm.

I know many people that have suffered big losses recently, but I also know many people that have enjoyed big successes in Dubai real estate. 

We have a 14-page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.

Our offers include clauses allowing us to do our due diligence before closing and protect Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it.We have a 12 page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.