Can't wait to interact with you all more when I actually have something of substance to share.

Seems like the same loud voices boom at each meeting with tons of pontification, opinions and politics, but little substance.   

It is funny at times, but lacks real substance.

The lack of any substance or value in your post, outside of generic comments of approval, leads me to believe that this is not in fact, a genuine review of HRRE (not to say that Jack or Jeff aren't astute businessmen). 

You haven't offered any details about what it means to do your first "deal" so, you probably won't get anything of substance in a response from anyone.

. $195 Option 2: sand, refinish and poly existing hardwoods to look new $634 Option 3: layover with LVP $786 Option 4: install new carpet/ pad $358 Hall Bath secure sink to the wall 20 replace hvac floor drop in vent 25 strip and clean grout in shower, and re-caulk 80 install new wheels on shower door panels 40 replace door leaf to bath 120 replace toilet seat 35 Front Middle Bedroom Removal, Repair and reinstall sliding closet doors 60 room has twin windows which would be two blinds 70 floors have bubblegum and mystery substance stuck all over it -hardwood floors are extremely dirty and greasy.

I realize this is a very general question, lacking substance.

For college/university, do it or don't do it for the SUBSTANCE, the purpose, NOT the paper. 

Curt,I appreciate your response and the substance of your replies regarding how challenging REI is and I also agree that the "gurus" make it sound much, much easier than it really is.

It's a balance of "form" over "substance."