I would imagine the extra service life would justify the cost increase over carpet.  

My home was not distressed, I Imagine that it would have been a challenge to get underwriting approval had it been.

You're right, a lot of money is being poured into the downtown/midtown area. 

I'm not a flipper, but I wouldn't imagine that's a high enough profit margin for that big of a price tag.

Unlike poured foundations or brick/cement-block foundations, the stones aren't very uniform, so there is a little art to replacing individual stones.Sometimes you have to repoint the mortar in between the stones.

I cannot imagine any "mid-level" flip that laminate counters would be ok.

Pouring concrete or doing exterior stucco isn't impossible, but the right people have to handle the work.

Can you imagine going into a gas station with a sign out front saying gas was $2.59 a gallon, and when you went to pump the gas you first had to pay a $15.00 fee for using their pump, an $8.00 "lot fee" for parking you car in front of their pumps on their property, a $17.00 "roof" fee because there is an awning over the pumps, and a  $14.00 "snack bar" fee to cover the fact that should you feel the need for a cool refreshing beverage, you have the option of walking in and purchasing an Icee for $1.99?

I've listened to most of the syndication podcasts, but I imagine there are plenty more great stories on the BP community so was just wondering if anyone had any further insights they were willing to share.

Free on this coast is DIY.All the information is public, you just need to know how and what to retrieve, review and analyze.I can't imagine giving away that work that for free with the hope of insuring a high risk transaction.