Depending on the dollar amount owed, your path of least resistance is probably paying the sub(s) and them signing off on a full release of lien / final payment document.

Rust free and UV resistant fabrics (Sunbrella I think). 3 years in and they still look great.

I would suggest investing in the company/operator that focuses on what you believe will be most resistant to upcoming market challenges. 

Employment is well diversified in the Austin MSA which makes is remarkably resistant to external economic factors.  

Having a diverse portfolio of STRs and LTRs is a great way to build recession resistant passive income.

We know Senate resisted this notion, but Trump/WH are for it.  

For the third floor master bedroom I was also considering stain resistant seamless carpet but am also thinking about putting down LVT there too.What do you guys think?

Even the Republican senate's resistance has been token so far (with the exception of Graham and Paul and a couple of others).  

I think taking a longer look at deals is acceptable but I also think that the market is so solid in KC due to the diversifcation of jobs, low (considering) unemployment rate, and our focus on recession resistant markets has kept KC above most markets for multifamily real estate investing.

   * The local/seasoned investors are not asking these questions, so the listing agents will go with the path of least resistance