Just my nature... 

Every State / City / County has different procedures with zoning and some can be really easy and some can be impossible.  

I understand it is a softer wood than Oak, but seeing if we can save on the rehab costs but open to recommendation from what other investors have run into with this.Open to any other recommendations on procedure or wood to use for this situation.Thanks!

Ratings are determined using procedures developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials that simulate actual fire conditions.

It took us quite few weeks to go through all these procedures to reverse original assumption.As for living/renting - not the case also, it's illegal to live in the property until you obtain clear POS and rental certificate from the city.These POS inspections slowly getting admitted to be illegal practice (Bedford Hts won the litigation and get all these fees back) but majority of cities in East suburbs are affected.Obviously, it doesn't apply to East Cleveland or inner city - you can still buy houses for $100 and sell for $1K ;)

Some vinyl planks also have the "click lock" mechanism and they install just like laminate or engineered wood.Even many high end condos in Manhattan are using vinyl planks now, don't let the term vinyl fool you, some brands are 3 times more expensive than hardwood floor, eg: the AMTICO brand cost about $10 per sq footThere are more affordable ones and look and feel just like natural wood floors, check out Allure vinyl planks on home depot.Something to consider....BTW, I love hardwood floor for the kitchen , so good choice :)

It's human nature.

Does anyone have a generic move-out letter that basically explains the move out procedure to mom and pop tenants.I have a commercial property in which the tenant wishes to remove some installed fixtures.Some of it is dental equipment, chairs etc that they had installed.  

By nature, the square footage of the urban abode is significantly less than a similar priced suburban or exurban dwelling.In 1920s a complex called Tutor City was build in Midtown Manhattan near the East River.  

(hint: it didn't even require a tool) There are times though when it makes a lot of sense to let the professionals do their thing - I will install fans , electrical outlets , toilets, garbage disposals, shower heads and other menial tasks  - but when it comes to outdoor ( high voltage) electricity , large trees, A/C work, and things of that nature  - I let the pros do the work.