I chose it over traditional laminate or wood because it won’t get damaged by water.

That can include roof, water heater, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mold, rot, warped floor boards, bad foundation, termites, sink holes, fascinating animal occupants, bad reputations (that was a drug house or had a fire or was used for other things that I don't want to mention), and so on.

I was reading through the Class Action Complaint put forth by Judge Andrea Wood recently and wanted to get some opinions on,1.

Hard money lenders and private lending institutions/businesses will loan up to 70% of arv including rehab cost. 

Its pushing your boundaries and stepping out of your comfort zone.I once heard the quote "Nothing in life worth having is easy, that includes happiness."

Went from an 800 to 500 credit score as I paid off/transferred all of my partners/gfs debt including auto loan over to my name to position her to borrow heavily to gain access to as much cash as possible to get us up and running.

Quote from @Jennifer Wood: I am on the list for a few areas with a larger wholesaling company (New Western). 

I have a demanding career, family life, and hobbies that do not include home improvement. 

You have to register your out-of-state LLC in any state you do business, including paying any necessary taxes.

The older laminate had MDF or HDF core, basically pressed wood which indeed would be affected by water.