We sat down with him and discussed some things and shared some contacts and suppliers.

Avoid coming off as a first-time flipper, it will cost you more $$ as well.Find yourself a local carpet distributor / sundries supplier (tack strip, glue, flooring tools, misc other little things).

My piece of advise would be to check with the water supplier and see if there are any rate hikes planned for their large customers.

http://www.nnbw.com/news/what-every-contractor-supplier-and-property-owner-should-know/

The floor is 12x24 from a tile supplier. 

You will most likely need to get products from a drywall supplier and not a big box store.Residential:https://www.armstrongceilings.com/residential/en-us/Commercial:https://www.armstrongceilings.com/commercial/en-us/check this one out...https://www.armstrongceilings.com/commercial/en-us/commercial-ceilings-walls/kitchen-zone-ceiling-tiles.html 

Hi,I'm interested in a granite source and a flooring installer and/or source. Deciding on vinyl glue down strips or floating floor That clicks in place. Thanks for a Greenville, N C recommendation.

That will allow you to build up a network of contractors and suppliers that will enable to to address problems faster and more cost effectively.I would also recommend buying a home warranty program if you are planning to hold the property and make upgrades over time. 

For example, talked to someone the other day and find out about a cabinet supplier I didn't know of that should save us quite a bit without sacrificing quality at all.

Your name, license number,brokerage (if any) and license status is publicly available.The NAR,State Board,and local boards have agreements with suppliers to give your contact information away to them so they can advertise their services to you.Be prepared for an avalanche of emails and snail mail in the next few weeks.