Wondering if you have noticed any changes in their product or price points now that the market has become a buyer's market.

I would guess he feels its nobody's business, and doesn't want to disclose that the payout was more than the actual repair costs.

Quote from @Brandon Croucier: No products 5% down on 2nd homes or investment, it not 08' just yet.

I think it's going to be location specific for sure; where I am very few people hang out in the house all day long as they are usually busy hitting the parks and attractions. 

So at a glance (quick), this seems to be interior products and finishes?

It seems like every city, county, and state has its own rules, permits, and tax requirements for short-term rentals, and I’m finding it overwhelming to navigate all the different layers of compliance.For example, some places require business licenses, transient occupancy tax permits, or even special zoning approvals.

I would never put in a gas range, oven, dryer or any other consumer product for tenants, because a lot of them are idiots and will kill themselves or someone else.

It blows my mind that you can actually start and operate a legitimate business in the US without telling the government (not the public) the name and address of the owner.

Having read several books on the art of estimating over the years, I have found that most are good for a few tips that can help but for a newcomer to the rehab business can leave them on shaky ground. 

If someone wants to leave the business, how is this handled?