If it was a less damaging issue I might wait it out, but water, fire and 'safety' (CO detector etc) and it would be on my schedule not theirs.

While funds are available for restitution, they are finite, so the fund serves as more of a safety net than a guaranteed fallback.

The equity piece for us the most important part of any investment we make, we pass on a lot of deals that are likely to be profitable because they are not profitable enough to have a 'margin of safety'.  

Additionally, her house is cluttered and the floors hadn’t been vacuumed or swept in months, so I  am suspicious about her claims of tripping safety and splinters.Questions:- Are her concerns valid complaints?

@Sophia Boro for your own home where you plan to stay a while, that’s your call for the safety of you, your family and guests, especially if you personally knew the quality level of the contractor.

It's not just about safety.

It is important to research tax laws in a particular location before investing to understand the tax liabilities associated with the property.Building CodesBuilding codes specify the minimum standards for building construction and safety.

Even in some of the cheaper land areas, construction on new builds has razor thin margins from what I've seen.

The scarcity of options that these people have makes them happy to drive a bit to solve their problem while also maintaining their comfort and safety during their stay.

Seeing a tree down in the front yard (that was not there two weeks ago) got me thinking about this.2) Address any safety issues (such as the tree or other trees) both outside and inside the home.