A 1955 Disneyland opening day pennant hangs among the hundreds of narrow pointed flags covering a plank ceiling.

The biggest projects were recessing a medicine cabinet, replacing old transformers under cabinet lights, replacing the old carpet in bedrooms with French Oak planks, replaced dated light fixtures in every room, and making the entire home automated and smart (Alexa enabled climate control, blinds, lights, TV, etc.)

My question is.. what is the best talk track for engaging these homeowners.

I like to use vinyl plank myself.

Looking to engage in some discussions with fellow BPer's about these markets as the crazy market in Charlotte (and across the U.S.) has me considering options nearby but not too pricey.

But you might consider another approach: insurance engagement is based on an acceptable 4-Point Inspection of the major components - to which plumbing is one. 

I spend about a month or two actively engaged in the rehab so I feel pretty good about the return on time invested.I have mostly gotten auction properties so you have to be able to handle risk and the unknown. 

Now I'm 36, engaged, and using my eyes to see the financial world around me.  

Out of curiosity, why are you looking to engage a CPA out of state to advise you on how to buy real estate?

I had the flooring changed to vinyl planks due to previous bad carpets and then furnished the property and did other minor renovations, had a friend take some pictures and made an Airbnb.