It would raise the level of your floor, but you could put a layer down beneath your underlayment and LVT (which is quieter than laminate) or upgrade to cork for an environmentally sustainable option.Mass is what reduces vibrational noise (like talking).

Make sure that's a conscious decision you are making though, because that strategy has both benefits and risks.  

I am also looking to see if anyone is using alternative energy options to increase returns from their investments whilst reducing environmental  impacts, I have some ideas but am struggling to work out the finer details which may trip it up?

Speaking as an agent in Colorado...Sounds like a great opportunity to explore BUT it could be a construction/environmental hazard.

.), Radon, or other environmental issues

I am active duty Air Force with a degree in mechanical engineering and a master's in environmental engineering.

We won’t get that until we can refinance and buy another, hopefully in two years barring any environmental factor that slows us down.

Does anyone have recommendations for:- Property Manager- Lawyer- Accountant- Mortgage Broker- Commercial Broker- Insurance Broker- Contractor- Appraiser- Architect- Tax Consultant- Environmental Consultant- EngineerThanks in advance!

When I received the updated loan packet from my lender, the fees now look like this:Updated Loan Cost Estimates (These are the numbers in the disclosure sheet I received yesterday in response to the updated contract)Loan Origination - $0Survey Fee - $325Title - Environmental Protection - $150Title - Escrow Fee - $695Title - FL Form 9 - $173Title - Gov't Surcharge for Nat'l & KEL Title $3Title - Lender's Title Insurance - $1,195Title - Title Examination - $250Title - Title Search - $195Total - $2,986I know it's possible for some fees to fluctuate during the closing process, but I am getting the impression that some of these fees are either junk fees which don't need to exist, or were known all along and not disclosed to make them seem like a more appealing option.  

The HRTC, in essence, transforms tax benefits into catalysts for preserving the past and creating vibrant spaces.On the environmental front, the Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction offers a compelling incentive for incorporating sustainable practices in real estate development.