Ever since I came from a W2 workplace that was adament that books and budget updates were required monthly, this has been tattooed on my forehead.

And of course, don't forget to pull all the required permits.Real Life Answer: I only ask if the work has the potential to harm someone or do major damage.

They obviously have no understanding of renovation cost or that something seemingly as simple as paying over multiple days could harm a trusted contractor relationship.  

Since you’re in finance, a great first step might be to see if anyone at your workplace is involved in real estate investing.

There's absolutely no harm in doing so.

AltAssets & SDIRA WeeklyEducation on Self-Directed IRAs & Alternative InvestmentsIssue #: 2Publication Date: Week of January 12, 2026Custodian Highlight: Preferred Trust CompanyThis Week at a Glance A major 2026 change is now live for many workplace plans: mandatory Roth catch-up contributions for certain higher earners (plus “super catch-up” for ages 60–63).

Because you're not the principle in the contract but you're trying to sell someone else's contract for a fee, which is representing that client and interfering with someone else's business.This mainly harms the sellers because why would someone need to make it this difficult to close the deal to begin with?

We look at the fridge.A plan is formed that would absolutely never pass a workplace safety audit.

This way if things go badly she isn't harmed. 3.

With regard to your financing question, I don't see any harm in reaching out to multiple lenders ahead of time.