Ok, the second point is a valid considerations, but if I pull the permits, will I be on the hook if a contractor shoots a nail through his foot?

I haven't nailed down exactly what I want to do, but I'd like to get into multi family at some point.

You will find brand new people to the game and those that have been polished with years of experience, both good and bad.

Then just liquid nails the tile straight to it.

You're just getting started and it sounds like you don't have a strategy nailed down yet. 

What's that phrase, to a carpenter, every problem is a nail and every solution is a hammer?

Yes, the janitor's buffer is the equipment...with the proper pad and chemicals for stripping, and proper wax and polishing pad for getting the high gloss back.

@Garfield M. hits the nail on the head.

You would not believe the story behind that one, so I won't go into it here.Fix the hole in the wall with flashing glued down with liquid nails.

I have sourced several RE agents (a failed close usually gets a lot of talk going between agents) & my RE attorney's para legal (her husband is a re-habber & she tweets all the other para legals in town about deals).I have nailed some really good deals & depending on the sellers circumstances I go in really LOW & wait.