What initial upgrades should we prioritize?

In California, people don't want to disclose significant home upgrades because it could trigger a Prop 13 property tax reassessment. 

If the replacement included upgrading the fence significantly (for example, replacing it with more durable or higher-quality materials), it may be classified as an improvement.

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I lived in a small town in WA and heard a sad story from the guy who owned the gas station in town - he was required to upgrade the underground tanks and it cost him an arm and a leg. 

Or is it simply cosmetic or preventative or an upgrade?

We have had some inspections done that suggested expensive repairs/upgrades and we've just been saying no.

If you owned a property with a broken stairwell where someone trips and falls, got incapacitated for life, why would their damages be restricted to $170K.

Many other upgrades done to force appreciate.

What you want to avoid is expensive upgrades that don't add value to the home, like 18K for fencing.The good news is the appraisal will be done based on the building plans and the value will be subject to the completion of the home.