I realize this may not be your situation, but perhaps something to consider.I also have some regrets with purchasing a place that required cosmetic work - I did this for the potential to add value and also to have slightly less competition from other buyers, but per the laws of nature it's ended up taking way more time and energy than I expected and distracted me from other things that are more important.In case it's useful to you, I've uploaded a spreadsheet i did to run numbers for my "live in, then rent" scenario (where i consider things like savings vs renting, what the outcome might look like after X years of living there and Y of renting, etc): https://www.biggerpockets.com/...Finally my top advice is probably to get more input from other folks in your area (you certainly don't want your only advice coming from your agent, where there's a conflict of interest!) 

It's a red flag that they are attempting to distract you from your screening process.

UBI, is a distraction from the real questions we should be asking.What will we do when AI/robotics can do everything for us? 

If you don't have that number, that goal, you'll get distracted on your way to achieving your dreams.Good luck.

They are usually happy to talk about things like this, remember that they are there to write loans, they WANT you to be able to borrow from them.Don't be distracted by what others are doing or get stressed about keeping up with them.

I'm concerned that the grout line would distract from the "look", but I'm excited for something that is as wear resistant as tile.

You have to stick to one strategy and not get distracted by all the shiny advice and things you could do.

Stuff like LLCs are distractions from the fundamentals, when you're first starting out. 

My wife and I also have 8 kids, from 22-9 which might explain some of my distraction:)I'm now re-focused and ready to start turning my properties into cash cows so I can plow some money into more cash flow rentals.I'm also seriously considering getting my real estate license in the next 6-12 months 

He took the time to answer my questions and seemed very friendly, although easily distracted when not challengedI would love to have feedback on my latest idea, thanks very much.