During this transformative journey, I executed a range of improvements:🍽️ *Remodeled Kitchens:* I revamped the heart of these homes, creating modern, functional, and inviting kitchens for your enjoyment.🛁 *Remodeled Bathrooms:* Every bathroom was given a luxurious makeover, ensuring comfort and style for all guests.🌟 *Refinished Hardwood Floors:* The beauty of hardwood floors was restored, adding warmth and elegance to each room.🏠 *Roof Replacement:* I ensured the structural integrity of these properties with a brand-new roof, providing peace of mind for years to come.🛋️ *Furnished & Decorated:* To provide the ultimate guest experience, all 16 bedrooms and the entire house received new furnishings and tasteful decor.🌴 *Outdoor Oasis:* I also established inviting outdoor spaces, complete with comfortable seating areas to savor the beautiful surroundings.💼 *Self-Managed Properties:* With a commitment to excellence, I've taken on the responsibility of managing these properties myself, guaranteeing top-notch service for guests and owners alike.These renovations not only enhance the aesthetics and functionality of the properties but also elevate their value and appeal, making them standout vacation rentals.

To the ones that failed to recognize that message are the ones I feel are unable to see outside the realm of modern day business and at best will succeed as mediocre entrepreneurs. 

Pretty building, too bad about all of the move outs though.New modern glass looks different than old wavy glass if you condo.Do you have enough parking for condos?

Perhaps, more than anything, I'm looking for books and resources chronicling the history of Craftsman homes or showcasing modern restorations.

Purchase price: $3,200 Cash invested: $20,000 Sale price: $80,000 We purchased a 1984 Blue Bird school bus and turned it into a beautiful and very functional rustic modern apartment.

But this is your thread Rich so my hat's off to you for being the number one person on BP in "WanderLust" From Wikipedia, "Wanderlust is a strong desire for or impulse to wander, or, in modern usage, to travel and to explore the world."

Freakonomics" : Written by Stephen D Levitt in 2005Here is a modern era book for everyone to take a look at!

They can express the goodness the hard work and the lack of complacency that made this country great and their being here and people talking about jobs that Americans wont do, this is exposing a modern weakness in this country.

It still finds its way into modern houses - Got a glass stove top?

Super modern touches for high end tenant (think Lawrence Livermore Lab employee).