For small areas, you can put a self leveling compound on the floor depending on what you are putting on top of it. 

I will predominantly be doing deals in the Broken Bow, OK area.

What some people do in expensive markets though is look for poorly managed/needs complete remodel multi units at a large discount that you renovate with your own workers and you can make a good amount of cash from the negotiation alone and compound that with the power of efficiently renovating it.

I could see installing a leveling compound to fill in the grout lines in the tile if necessary.

This is a wonderful spot to network and compound your growth potential. 

@Tucker CummingsWhen you borrow from your 401k and IRA you can not deduct the interest as investment expense as you are reimbursing yourself.If you borrow from a margin account you may be able to deduct the interest if the proceeds are used for investment.The leverage on margin is usually not very high and you are taking way more risk to trigger a margin call that will wipe out your profit if you need to fire sale during a market drop to satisfy it.I would suggest that you look at overfunded permanent life insurance policies as their cash value can be borrowed against very easily.Also they continue to compound based on the full amount even if you have loans out.

My goal isn't to amass so much in cash-flow that I can bow-out and retire at 45.  

I have no problem creating wealth, my net worth increases every year 50%+ compounded for the last 7 yrs.

Right now CoC matters most to me as well since I'm young, I figure cashflow will essentially increase the compounding affect, and get me to where I want to be faster.I'm glad I moved then!

Another program I am considering compounding with the Florida bond program is the offer Fannie Mae has where if you buy one of their homes they will pay 3.5% on closing costs.