Labor intensive, but granite tiles are $5 sq ft, plus 2 layers of ply and either Hardybacker or Ditra underlayment.  

I welcome all tips and vital info, please feel free to share.  

This of course led to an increase in the value of my computer data, which is now protected by layers of paranoid backup. 

The most efficiently do this is to outsource that vital task to a consumer reporting agency (CRA) that specializes in background checks and here is why:  A CRA must conduct Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliant background checks.

The trick is finding a team of people you can trust, using layers of protection and advice, and making sure everyone else makes money so they are happy and want to take care of you.If you think about it, unless you're a super handy guy or insist on managing your own properties, you wouldn't need to go directly to your own property even if it was right down the street.

Creates another layer of asset protection in case of an FDCPA or other suit.

@Jay Hinrichs is absolutely correct that having a good lender, with a good reputation is vital in a competitive housing market.

I have a different calendar layer with unique color for each vacation rental.To sync calendars between sites, I do the following:Import my Airbnb calendar to the VRBO calendar for each listingImport my VRBO calendar to the Airbnb calendar for each listingManually add any off-site reservations (people who reach out to me directly) to the VRBO calendar for each listingThis is the best workaround I have come up with and has been working pretty well for me.

How many layers?

Ask me how I know this....2) the hardware at ikea for cabinets (drawer pulls, etc) is not the best, and needs some patience and tweaking, but can give you a really, really cool look for a lot less than custom.  3) if and when someone tears through the outer laminate (plastic) layer on them, water will destroy them in no time (think under-sink leak)