But you know the old saying, “the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now.”I’ll recommend a book to you that has served me well - The Self-Directed IRA Handbook: An Authoritative Guide For Self Directed Retirement Plan Investors and Their Advisors by Mat Sorensen – the book comes in First and Second editions with the 2nd edition putting more emphasis on Solo401K and legislative updates.

It's too late for this install but if you are re-tiling the same space with a tile that is less than 3/8" thick and the existing tile is reasonably level, you can use a product called muscle bound (Lowes) or simple mat(Home depot) instead of thinset and tile right over the old tile.

@Dylan Mat suggest you use the BP Search feature to find and connect with those in your area. 

I'll gladly take ~4.7% as icing on the cake for a few mouse clicks.

Pest control (small wasp nest in attic, dead mouse found in basement)8.

Bad news on a REIT and I can click my mouse and be out in seconds.  

I was hooked on the idea and picked up a book that Edwin recommended by Mat Sorensen titled - The Self Directed IRA Handbook: An Authoritative Guide for Self Directed Retirement Plan Investors and Their Advisors. 

Estimated renno/appliance costs: 2x bedrooms LVP: $2.5K ($5/ft2 installed guestimate over 2br @ ~200ft2 each + $500 in noise treatment) 2x bedroom low-profile ceiling fans w/lights : $800 ($250 labor + 150 fan 2x based on extra effort to locate mounting boxes, assuming they exist)1x new shower/tub prefab insert: $3.5K installed (guesstimate) 1x new toilet $400 ($250 standard 1-piece + $150 labor)2x shower-head upgrades: $100100% repaint : $5.2K (1600ft2 x $3.23 ft/2) may opt to do myself100A breaker panel complete replacement & upgrade to 4-prong 220V dryer connection on other side of wall: $2k (guestimate, original panel is still present and 100% not staying)Non-ancient washing machine: $750LED light upgrades/replacements: $100Kitchen cabinet touch-up + hardware + adjustments: $500 (guesstimate)Outdoor storage room rehab (mold remediation, drywall gut + replace, leak repairs): $3K (total guess, it's like a 6x8 Outdoor patio concrete pad & rail cleaning: $50 Microwave: free =) Lock replacements: $350 (schlagre encode + basic patio lock change) Keurig Coffee Maker: $150Kitchen pots, pans, bakeware, utensils, cups, plates: $300 + donating my spare setsMisc electrical work: $500 (replace light fixture, fix outlet(s), re-wire light switch)RENNOVATION TOTAL: $22.2K or $27.5K with contingencyFurniture, linens, supplies: 2x queen bedframe & box springs: $5002x queen mattress: $800 2x XL twin bedframe & box springs: $5502x XL twin mattress: $5506x nightstands: $7502 full size, 2 half size dressers: $500Mattress covers: $1006 queen pillows, 4x XL twin pillows (1 spare 'set' for each mattress): $180Bed sheets x 4 each mattress: $300Bathroom linens: $200 (16 wash cloth, 8 hand towel, 8 regular towel, 8 washable floor mat) Metal outdoor patio furniture: $2003-piece couch set: $70050"+ TV w/ install: $600Kitchen table + 4 chairs: $400Misc crap (soap dispensers, wifi router, wifi thermostat, cleaning supplies, doormats, artwork, mirrors, lamps, air freshers, air filters, TP, etc.): $1000  FURNITURE TOTAL: $7,280 or $10K with contingencyOther thoughts:Kitchen cabinets have already been painted/hardware upgraded poorly.

Lay out a welcome mat and make sure your mailbox is clean.

@Debbie Lee This is the email to Tarek and Christina are spokespersons for the company that scammed you: http://www.realtor.com/realestateagents/Tarek-Mous...Now simply click on ask a question.