Keep expanding your supplier network....that should be a constant.I'm sure your local real estate investor association may have some local gurus that may have some classes that may give you some pointers.

., we found our supplier the following way: we called a local dump yard ( junk yard) and asked how much they charge commercial dumpster companies per ton of waste.

We pay a premium to our cleaners, and they act as wholesale suppliers for us.

You would be hard pressed finding suppliers who would give you a builder's discount.

I also have the folks at my materials supplier do an independent takeoff. 

Our concern is which flooring is best in this situation and are the costs we are seeing reasonable (quoted price for the flooring alone is $6.75 sqr ft  from local supplier).One other thing to consider is we have a large dog.Appreciate any comments or suggestions.Kevin

When I did 6 of my other units, I found a local greenhouse supplier that had 300 foot rolls of black poly that was 160 psi.

They have good pricing on this sink compared to other suppliers, around $300.You asked Tim about the subway tiles, and I'm sure he'll answer that for you but I'll chime in with my 2 cents as well.

Thank you Pros.PS- I heard that there are fat margins on windows so maybe a motivated supplier on a diet will sell them cheaper?

Its easy to measure the square footage and get an installed quote from any number of suppliers, home depot offers this in most markets.I don't know what your partner meant about outdated walls....and that's completely subject to my budget and intended use, but rarely would I find the average house in need of full on wall replacement (though it does happen).