No worries, I rather someone not sugar coat it.

I am not going to try and sugar coat this with hope and perspective.But I have not lost hope.

I did TSP on walls but ceiling was popcorn . we had to oil prime it twice because it bled through with just one coat of oil primer.

It was a little more than the Home Depot options but the wear layer is thicker so better durability.

Especially, how did you ensure that the financials that they shared with you were not "massaged"/inflated/sugar coated?

500 sq ft sanded and 3 coats is pretty standard and will cost 2.50-3.00 dollars a foot; so you do the math!

The thicker laminate with longer warranty and higher AC rating will last longer.

You have two frames with varying degrees of rigidity with a rigid, inflexible stucco coating. 

The profit margins are thicker in wholesaling, so its still a great option, but for folks that are getting started I recommend working as a investor-focused real estate agent first.

I will be moving to Denver, CO at the end of August and was thinking the best way to getting started would be to work for my real estate license to get an idea of how everything works before diving into investing.