Ok, I started with a few advantages.

A QI too big to offer you personal serivce so you can take advantage of their knowledge isn't going to help. 

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

I know it's a slow burn at first, just want to ensure i'm taking advantage of all avenues.

It's good that BP has this info available online for people who just do a little research can save themselves a bunch of money and the mental anguish of being taken advantage of. 

The big advantage of the Z Wave is battery life vs WiFi. 

Balloons coming due with higher interest rates, China market, China production, Manufacturing production moving back to the US, Worker shortages, Workert pay hikes, Ukraine/Russia food and fertilizer misses, Oil prices increasing due to the OPEC Q1 production curtailments in place, Houthi issues, Panama Canal Water issues, Illegal immigration impact (buy one of those office buildings and rent for $10mm per year for Illegal housing, take advantage) social benefits required, Climate change believe it or not- Buy or sell into that thought process,  US politics, Baby boomers leaving workforce and needing more benefits, Baby Boomers moving from Stocks to Bonds,  etc.I agree things will get worse, but that means more investing opportunities. 

I'd imagine this falls into the "normal wear and tear" category but I just don't know how you measure or prove it and how much tangible evidence I need to have ready showing that I've warned them repeatedly.  

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

You are still gaining advantages - market appreciation where the home is increasing in value; tax write offs for depreciation, and your loan balance is going down each month too.