family took a few items, there was no money, no jewelry, no guns, though evidence of all three.The first time I encountered hoarding, I didn't even know there was a name for it.

In their research they found post 2000 properties averaged around $400 while the pre 2k vintage properties averaged more than $700 with most ranging from $600 to over $1,000.

If that goes well, I have several people who will allow me to Faux granite their counters for free with the promise that if I don;t do great that they will not hold me accountable [these are all people who have been planning on having their countertops replaced anyway.

But it also gives leeway to the honest people to do what is needed to do the job right without throwing out the baby with the bath water.BTW, you do know that the "Chinese Drywall" problem encompasses several brands, and that the amount of sulfuric acid off-gassing varies not only by brand, but vintage.

The faux granite laminate is the way I go now...

But I have seen some of the faux stone look fiberglass and was surprised by how they looked. 

I really hate all the aforementioned things...particularly the manufactured faux drama.  

I love that you kept the vintage charm, like the detail over the sink, but updated it.

You want to get properties of similar vintage and see what cap rates they are selling at. 

At best your turn key money is coming back to you in faux "cash flow".