Sorry for what feels like a brush off, but without some more personal info...I could talk for days.What are your:GoalsResourcesTolerance for PainDesire to be hands on....This is a start of questions you should ask.

I chose 5 because I plan on making time each night to brush up a bit on something different so id like to focus on what is important.

You will do fine.One thing I'd recommend is - brush up on your sales skills, if you are not already a good salesman.

I sold my last one about 8 months ago and am brushing up again to buy another property.  

I see a lot of chrome these days as opposed to brushed nickel. 

I mentioned it to the realtor and she kind of brushed it off and started talking about the great upgrated kitchen worth 100k and other improvements to the house.Is this something that should be reported to someone or as a nosy neighbor just going to an open house, I should not be concerned?

To paint the entire industry with such a broad brush is at best, misinformed.  

I have a similar issue:Property is  an owner occupied triplex, my unit 1 tenants would like a fire pit and would use it to burn up some scrap brush that was left over from keeping the grounds.These tenants are excellent and I want to let them know that I want to keep them happy, but I can see all sorts of issues with allowing a fire pit.1.

You should be able to throw a number at the wire and panel cost as well as the cost of the paint, brushes, misc tools. 

I think you meant to say brushed nickle or stainless hardware not silver.