And I don't feel like I'm "missing out" on anything, because (a) I'm still close to BK and NYC by car or public transport and (b) there are plenty of things to do and places to eat and drink across the river. 

The job could have scaled up and he went forward without communicating with you which is a big no no and may be he should eat some of the costs due to the miscommunication.

For clients who look at doing laminate, it almost never makes sense since the labor costs they are quoted to install end up eating up the savings. 

but I’m starting to reconsider .Eating the Capital Gains will hurt a bit but we can apply the profit made towards some tax debt as well and then apply more $ to our primary condo out here and get relief of the PMI.OR do a 1031 .However, most people say an intermediary is necessary .I need to do research on how much someone charged for a 1031 .

It’s important to balance cash-out refinance with maintaining healthy cash flow from rent.Mismanaging the Rehab Process:Delays in the rehab phase can eat into your profits.

Adding in court fees, attorney fees, no rent during the process, and any turnover expenses versus just eating the plumbing fee. 

This way, you’re not going all-in on a new roof before you need to, but you’re also avoiding costly water damage that could eat into the savings.In other words, patch it up, keep it durable, and wait to replace only when there’s no life left in it—Tonka style!

It’s important to balance cash-out refinance with maintaining healthy cash flow from rent.Mismanaging the Rehab Process:Delays in the rehab phase can eat into your profits.

America they can eat anyones lunch they choose to at any given moment. 

The Carls will eat the same stuff they served.