I think what you really should be thinking about is who you are are you aggressive and want to throw all your chips in?

I have less than $1,000 in the bank for starting chips, and I need about $6,000 from my first flip because that will jump start my business to bigger and better deals/properties

F-it, do what you think is right and let the chips fall where they may.Anywhos, you have the sort of problems that many would gladly trade for theirs.

Offer Chocolate Chip Cookies and Green Bay Packer Tickets ;)2.

If its about stacking chips, grab those listings. 

The LVT is easier to work with than brittle tile that may chip or crack when you try to shape it just right. .And if there are multiple tubs with the same base profile, it will go pretty quick once you have a template.It won't be that bad....don't overthink it.....With the "crown molding" look to the bottom of the white tub, there may be a slight flare/lip to the very base...probably not, but just a thought if you are trying to put a piece of quarter round up against it$2200/month for 1 bedroom units...... damn....that's coastal CA for ya.....

How much of a bargaining chip can I use that as for putting in my offer.

I recommend trying to get all parties to try to chip in more money towards the HOA.

And lastly the town I live in https://altos.re/r/15fd2d9 you can see this is upper end for the PDX area and things are softening on the 1 mil plus.I am thinking of taking my chips off the table pretty soon...

Chip Cummings' book on Zero Risk Real Estate is a possible place to start.