Without seeing the specifics, it's tough to provide specific solutions.

https://www.proceilingtiles.com/Stratford-Ceiling-Tile-White-2x4.html  It's actually half the price of the other, about $1.25/ft, but very thin material.

My wife is tough as nails and I know she'll be down to take any path, that being said I think if it was up to here solo she would just sell the place and accept we'll be working our whole lives like everyone else.

Competition for investor deals is tough.

Our contract does not specify what counts as materials, only materials vs fixtures. 

Sometimes it’s tough to tell a funding partner that the deal fell through because it failed our due diligence, but I think it also builds a trusting relationship when you tell them that and be fully transparent.

So sometimes they pick the cheapest materials or cheap contractors to put lipstick on a pig.

I bought the materials and hired contractor to do the work (labor only since I purchased the material). 

I would also like some suggestions on tenant improvement materials to use for floors/kitchens/bathrooms (anything really)Biggest suggestion i can use is how i can make torn base board heater shields look new or replace at a good value.  

I would also like some suggestions on tenant improvement materials to use for floors/kitchens/bathrooms (anything really)Biggest suggestion i can use is how i can make torn base board heater shields look new or replace at a good value.