Also uncertain how far down the chain can we go before backing out of a deal if we realize it's a bad one (eg inspection, appraisal, etc.).

If you were not the one who made a decision, or acted negligently, and you were not part of a chain of negligence then your liability will be removed or reduced.

One other thing about leverage: the higher up the chain you are, the riskier it becomes.

@Matt SaidPlease find a good local fire restoration contractor that is NOT a preferred vendor, they (preferred contractor) are not on your side in this, their meal ticket is the insurance company so they like to keep them happy not you. $28k for a full kitchen and clean and paint is low.

It's going to be fun watching all the links of this chain getting tied up in a ball!

Thanks @Robert Chain and good luck to you as well!

So, if you do end up wanting to piece-meal it out, I can pass along a few names that have worked for us.

In practice I’ve ran properties through the real estate chain but nothing real world so far.

Supply chain issues and delivery delays caused some of the problems.

Think of it this way: you are a restaurateur and have done yards of work to put a beautifully prepared meal in front of them.