All of my properties are out of state (I live in NYC), and my system has been working, but I want to fully tuck into a market, and have it nailed down.

You hit the nail on the head here.  

Hello All,My name is Robert Obniski, 23 years of age, currently residing in Wisconsin Dells, WIA bit more about myself...I was born in Chicago, IL to polish immigrant parents.When I was about 10 years old we moved to a major Midwest tourist town; Wisconsin Dells.

What's the floor, polished concrete right?

I think immigration is a big issue that could affect many industries but may have huge impact on construction and restaurants which I would bet to be two of biggest industries in this country (I don't have any facts to back up the restaurant industry claim).I've already felt the effect of the value of the american dollar dropping by many of my Polish Contractor's employees moving back to Europe and fewer new Polish immigrants coming to replace them.

Looking at the world and wondering just how am I going to get my piece of it, tooth and nail?

If I had to do it again, I would have rented something like this:http://www6.homedepot.com/tool-truck-rental/Coating_Removal_Disc_7/12569/index.htmlYou attach the grinder to a stand-up floor polisher.

@Andrew Beaver - As always @Jay Hinrichs hits the nail on the head: it all depends on your market.

Aside from that, @John D. hit the nail on the head.

You nailed it when you said “it feels bare”.