Can't resist and just have to chime in...Brendan and Mike, hi I'm Jeff. i...eh...ALSO run a property management software company in...well...Boston.

The returns are often stronger and they are as (or more) recession-resistant than multifamily. 

cant resist, ill take the fifth.

If so the floor could be a water resistance wood, like teak, or something like TREX decking.  

The title companies are paranoid and then you have some Realtors who don't have a creative bone in their being, and lastly, nor many investors with close mindedness on certain subjects are the same.A prime example I heard plenty of resistance in the past was subjects like the use of trusts.

Stop being lazy and take the path of least resistance.

For high heat resistance and maximum durability, you will want to use a product called 50 mil.

If they resist, it’s a red flag for sure. is that something i would follow or do you suggest something completely different.

Dear fliper101 & Eric,Resistance to new ideas is normal...

But otherwise quite a tight rental market and stable recession resistant economy.Helena is a government town, somewhere in-between the two markets.I'm a fan of Missoula.