I wanted to create an open floor plan by (a) knocking down the non load bearing wall between the kitchen and dining room, and (b) knocking down the load bearing wall between the dining room and living room.I got plans from a structural engineer to knock down the load bearing wall, and estimates from 2 different contractors came in at ~$12K. 

So, I'm going to try to get out of the discussion somewhat elegantly. :)The Caribbean/CARICOM issue was a misunderstanding.

We turned the formal dining room into a 4th bedroom as it already had a window and coat closet.

A national operating dining chain site and a super gas store was recently sold here all cash for a 5% cap rate.

It has a huge living room, and huge dining room.

so we want to put a new floor down in entry, den, dining and kitchen.  

Living room, formal dining, kitchen and breakfast nook off kitchen on main level.

Upgrade in some light fixtures, particuarly hanging lights over a dining room table goes a long way for not much more cost. 

.- Converting dining room to bedroom and open wall to kitchen from living area.- Finishing the basement.I will do my best to keep this updated, below pictures are from the first day and arent great, sorry they are sideways.

Haha well, that just all depends on how well you wine and dine me :)