My open house tours are really more about being able to accurately price the ARV of a home when running my calculations, and knowing what kinds of upgrades are necessary.Sounds like you might need to go grassroots style until you get some deals.

I personally think that as energy costs rise and people become more aware of environmental products, zero energy and Eco-friendly products are going to be standard in homes.

That tiling style is becoming more scarce and coming back into vogue around here - in the infancy stages.

Niche is Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie and Usonian style designs.My oldest (18 today) was in 4th grade and said "Dad, I can design like Frank Lloyd Wright designed rugs.

While maybe not a textbook-style education, I would heartily recommend "The Wealth of Nations" and "The protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism" as good, baseline books to start with.The trouble I found with the textbooks I got exposed to was that they tended to obscure the forest for the trees, so to speak.

I go to a week long convention every year and there are a dozen nearby places to grab food quickly.Bubba GumpsJimmy JohnsArbysTaco BellEinstein BagelsAnthony's Pizza (NY style, by the slice)Apaloosa GrillPhoMad Greensetc etcThose are just off the top of my head.

In general, I would think a racist leaning person would make comments in such a style, but you never know.

I was torn between attending so many, but I really enjoyed the most was the "Kitchen Conversations, how to get to YES", with @Angel Bronsgeest and @Shawn Watkins, I really love role playing, ad-lib no scripts style.

You could also place a brick in the back of the toilet tanks if they are the old high-volume flush style.

It may take a trial and error period, but you will find the one area that works for you and your style.