FWIW I bought from a local supplier who also did the installation, and paid just under $4 sq/ft. 

They basically just take assets from suppliers around the US and put a large mark up on them. 

On a typical project, here are the contractors I'll probably use:- Demo- Roofer- Painter- Carpenter- Plumber- Electrician- HVAC- Window Company- Tile Guy- Carpet Guy- Hardwood Guy- Cabinets/Countertops Company- Termite Inspection- Landscaping- Garage Door Company- House CleanerIn addition, on many projects I'll also use:- Drywall Guys- Insulation- Surveyor- Structural Engineer- Inspectors- Concrete Company- Driveway/Paving Company- Grading- Tree Trimming- Shower Glass CompanyFor big projects, new construction:- Architect- Civil Engineer- Foundation- Asbestos Removal- Sediment Control- Excavation, Dirt Hauling- Interior Sprinklers- Stone WorkEach of those contractors will typically get between 1-4 draws, depending on the scope of the work they have for the project.Then there are materials and other non-labor costs:- Permits (0-3 transactions per project)- Porta Pottys (0-3 transactions per project)- Home Depot Materials (3-5 transactions per project)- Dumpsters (1-3 transactions per project)- Paint Purchase- Cabinets/Countertops Purchase (2-4 transactions per project)- Flooring Material Purchase (1-2 transactions per project)- Specialty Material Suppliers (0-10 transactions per project)- Utility/Service Installation (0-5 transactions per project)- Private Inspections (0-5 transactions per project)- Insulation/Airtightness Tests- AppliancesOn top of that, I will potentially write several checks to:- Title Company- Property Inspector- Appraiser- General Contractor or Project Manager- Interest Payments- Utility Payments- Tax PaymentsOn top of that, I have my general business expenses:- Accounting- Legal- Interest Payments- Tax Payments- Brokerage Fees- E&O Fees- MLS Fees- Overhead/Office (Supplies, Equipment, Subscriptions, Software, etc)- Telephone/Fax/Internet- Income from Property SalesAll of these easily add up to a couple hundred transactions on a large project or new build, meaning many dozen per month. 

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.

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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 

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