Yes, I think that will be the best bet.

I bet most can't even name 10. 

Your best bet is to get a lawyer. 

Gino not passive investor per se but I have made a few small bets..

I am sure early on in your career you`ve made mistakes and trusted the wrong people/professionals, and I bet that didn't prove you a bad real estate professional.

Boom, you are now a real estate investor.Oh and definitely build a corporate web of at least 5 layers of shell companies before you even begin thinking about buying a property.  

As mentioned, your best bet is to get an adjuster to try to assist on working with you to maximize the amount received.

I bet the numbers look a fair bit better than here, I would hope. 

Jesus only mentioned tithing to illustrate how hypocritical the Pharisees were but you can bet most preachers won’t preach it that  way .just like when you hear of the parable of the “ widows mite” preachers are quick to say it’s an example how we should do sacrificial giving down to the penny  like the old widow did when it was actually when understood in context as another example of Christ calling out the Pharisees and how they extort people !   

And I'd bet your 'Contractor' is not licensed or is not very good compared to typical standards...But good luck....