We have also set things up so a PO or Job tag is required on each purchase so we can track materials by property.That said, we do not purchase very much as HD - vanities, lighting, the odd tool - as our regional building supply chain offers much better pricing on standard building materials.

First, the contractors, then the field workers, then they work their way up the chain. 

Committing to taking action in real estate set off a chain of events that propelled me forward in my career and financially to the point where I still pinch myself every day to make sure things are real.Let's see how I did. 

I'll bring my wife with me next time so you can buy 2 meals at the same time.

Additionally if they mess things up and or skip out, you have access to compensation through their chain of command.  

Last fall we spent over $2K for anchors and chain for a 50' Sundancer!

Well, you need to ensure the ownership chain is in tact and perfected to your Seller.

I am looking to apply a similar strategy to a larger building and start to 'move up the food chain'.

We picked out a house to rent from the paper, made a budget to include menus and the prices for meals.

If not, eating at cheaper, decent restaurants or even better, a great home cooked meal works out better and going to a 5 star restaurant.