We will shop for used appliances where we can when we need one… or pick up used cabinets if we can, or search eBay for something smaller,  but going to the extreme of personally shipping something big in internationally for one-off renovation needs seems like a stretch of reasonable.Just like you mention, the number of unknowns would not seem to be worth it to me.Just my 2 cents.Randy  

Search for the BP podcast episode with Jude Bernard - he is very active in NYC.

I would like insight from people with experience instead of a "Google search". 

An absolutely amazing forum that has an answer for any question you could ever ask... search the forum or ask. 

I recommend searching "arbitrage" here and reading any/all of the hundreds of general threads about negative elements of arbitrage.

I found this one on realtor.com by doing a search that only showed me properties with asking prices no higher than $150k

I think some folks search for discounts so that's a way for being promoted.Seems guest dont rent a 4 bedroom house unless they have triple the amount of guests they originally reserved for.  

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Sometimes you can find firsthand experiences that don't show up immediately in basic searches.3.

Robin Carriger is the organizer and they usually post notifications here on BP.I've posted other lists here several times and can do so again if you need it and can't find in the search function.