People in other countries realize that and they just jump in to US market for investment.Material commodities pricing is all time low just like oil, expecting material will rebound and that make  material so expensive to build new houses... all these indicate we still have room to grow, again if something big going on under the hood like "BIG SHORTS", then i am not sure... :)

There you will find what kind of materials that may interest you and it will go in depth about it as well.

The material costs were $11. 

Agents has the duty to provide third party (i.e. buyer) with disclosure of all material facts.  

Cherry can be +$6/SF and i've never seen walnut less than $9/SF - for materials only.  

@Tim Gosser I have a few college rentals in the Hudson Valley and my recommendations would be update as much as you can with resilient materials to withstand some extra abuse.

Of course, I am actively changing that fact by listening to the BP podcast (shout out to Josh and Brandon), and reading as much material as I can get my hands on.

I would expect to pay through the nose, which means at least $2 per square foot for materials + labor.

Their fees are excessive (8.5% management, $13.75 for EACH service call and separate hourly and materials fees). 

I still have to pay for the materials and use my own stamps but at least I don't have to lick envelopes.