They seem to come up with some impressive ways to change houses to the "open concept" that is popular these days.

Brandon, I am totally impressed with your energy and enthusiam.

and have enough money to buy Manhattan, but on the other hand - you are looking to impress someone that you have knowledge and the means to purchase their house.So, I think you need to work on the knowledge and impress them so they dont notice the car.  

Winning through Intimidation - Robert RingerMore about creating a positive impression than how to intimidateLifeonaire - Steve Cook and Shaun McCloskeyHow to focus on a better life rather than focus on money. 

As impressive as your list is, "fun facts" are not the basis for making investment decisions.

After that date, it was a rental property until now (we close mid April).I am under the impression that if I qualify for the section 121 exclusion, I would also be excluded from the CO 2% withholding by filling out a Colorado DR 1083 and marking principal residence.

My impression is KC is an up and coming city. 

Again, not throwing darts, but rather telling you my initial impression (as a buyer).  2nd thought is that it's not really much of a deal after all (too little profit margin). 

The market is pretty strong, and I'm under the impression that it'll continue this way for sometime. 

I did get the impression that clearing the IRS lien was the road block.