THEN, when installing new decking, get the Radiant Barrier osb boards (looks like aluminum foil on one side). 

The great 2014 flood that hit our property among thousands of others in the south eastern Michigan area and our insurance didn't cover it.

I am confused as you are about quality but it seems some have thicker wear layers and others have thinner stronger wear layers, with ceramic or aluminum added to the wear layer for hardness.   

I have a good understanding of the South eastern side of Florida from Stuart, Palm beach gardens, West palm beach, Delray, and Boca Rotan.

Below are examples of high-risk renovation items.Foundation issuesHigh waterStructuralMoldImproper wiring (aluminum, etc.)Fire damageSome roof damageDry rotSettlementTermitesSignificant plumbing issuesWater damageWe eliminate any property from consideration with any high-risk renovation due to the unpredictability of the total renovation cost.Maintenance CostThe only way to have low-cost maintenance is not to buy properties that require a lot of maintenance.

Because China slowed down in the buying all the steel and aluminum and oil and lumber etc.

I'm on a low carb diet and am drinking Miller Lite in the aluminum cans with a screw on lid. 

Oh - and with regards to candidates - I think Southeastern cities have a lot of potential right now (Charleston/Savannah/Asheville/Nashville).

Looking for a recommendation of a Property Management Company in Southeastern Connecticut (Waterford).Thanks.

To paint will cost $900, to wrap with aluminum and make it maintenance free will cost $3600.