Make sure and carry adequate insurance with high liability limits no matter what your situation.A final thought.....and I don't have first hand experience in getting sued but knowing others who have (in Florida), it is very unlikely that a judge will force you to liquidate a property, especially one encumbered by a mortgage, to settle a lawsuit. 

That was years before Obamacare and that was one way I used to deduct my medical insurance and co pays.

Does homeowners insurance cover leaks from one apartment into another?

Who is everyone using for insurance?

In many cases, closing costs include escrow deposits for taxes and insurance. 

Other holding costs include insurance, utilities, and lawn care.  

I would have them post a performance and payment bond for the build (so you have recourse if it goes belly-up) and have them name as you additional insured on their insurance policy.Don’t forget to check the utility infrastructure to the site.

Typically big banks and credit unions are captive to a single PMI provider, mortgage brokerages and banks can shop it among mortgage insurance providers.

As soon as I was able to get myself enrolled on insurance and get an online profile, I started to getting referrals within a week.

We pick one of our favorite restaurants, book the entire place on one of their closed nights or a slow night in January, and invite our work team (plus one guest each) to join us for dinner and a celebration to show our gratitude.Most of our construction/trades contractors don't have health insurance and put off aspects of their health care.