Just as a FYI, no architect or GC would rubber stamp a conversion but has to do their due diligence- I’m impressed with Peter’s grasp of  odd requirement so you would be in good hands 

Yes Home Depot may land you a good contact but odds are they won’t take you seriously if your not recommended or they’ll forget because their too busy getting materials for their “serious” clients.Contractors deal with the same thing investors do.

He then started talking about his background, how he overcame the odds and worked his way up to where he was at now bouncing between companies as opportunities arose.

Well, to be the odd one out here - i persoanlly would charge what *i* felt ok charging.  

Oddly enough some help get a bit feisty when you start bishslapping them with food.

You need to be the odd one out to win a deal.Good luck to you!

If your passed over...reapply, ask for advise to help your odds of acceptance...just don't give up.

Then tenant also said if there is any odd chance he is no longer had access to the laundry machine, he would like me to compensate and drop the rent for certain amount on the laundromat, which I will no agree.

I think furnishing it is a great idea, especially if it's a tight space or oddly shaped. 

Next time the furnace just looks odd and has a funny smell.