You spend more for tools than for materials.

Typically, you will have some sort of tile or stone in the kitchen (possibly wood too) and so you can have a transaction to carpet or use the same material and have it flow (my preference).

Most sub contractors get materials for homes from building supply houses, not Home Depot or Lowes.

., you can start to see how saving a bit of money isn't really a long-term savings.So, if you're going to spend time saving money on materials, do it by creating processes that making the procurement, delivery and return of materials as automated as possible.

https://cmsheetspro.etsy.comI have some Construction Management and Material Takeoff & Cost Estimating spreadsheets that could be helpful.

I gave the agents money for materials upfront and supplemented that when we decided spend more on flooring.

I did not buy any construction materials though like tile and flooring but I know it's a big discount

So unless you buy move-in ready houses prepare to work VERY hard, even if you have a lot of cash to burn the growing pains of time management, contractors,buying materials, getting out of the office to make a some quick calls, taking some days off, you can kiss your social life goodbye, so stress/hassle?

I'd recommend tile or some other hardy material right in the entry way.

So first, there are fire retardant requirements for materials to prevent fire from spreading.