I live in Silicon Valley, and I'm an investment advisor who specializes in real estate.

@Josh Mitchell great question...I need to move back from Silicon Valley.  

I’ve never heard of using silicone to glue down tile, but I’m not the expert like you.

We see this in Silicon Valley where banks allow a debt to income ratio of up to 42% as opposed to the typical 36%.  

Currently MH in the silicon valley fixed up are selling for 250k -400k with lots rent ranging from 1,100-1,700 a month.

For those that don't know much about the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, welcome to the our world where people make a boatload of money, but have no time.It is what it is.  

It's Silicon Valley price so it's a little inflated.

We siliconed the quarter round around the cabinets and that may have helped.

Yet others want to buy someday, but would prefer to save more, or buy their first house that they could stay in a long time.. and aren't quite there yet.I met an investor in Silicon Valley in the Cupertino (Google) area who rents 2500 sq ft houses for $10K/mo to tech executives who want to be close to work, but not sure if they'll move to a different area with a different company, or are too busy with their own work/tech projects to think about learning about real estate or what is a good buy for them (or even taking the time to look at houses)..It amazes me too sometimes, but creates the opportunity for investors like us to fill that gap..

Also in sink cabinets I caulk perimeter with silicone caulk just in case of leaks.