Partnering up with someone who will provide you the capital to be able to afford a project in your area would be the best solution.

If the majority feels there are greater issues on the horizon, what are we personally doing to be part of the solution?

We are pretty confident the deal will go through.Our Realtor referred us to this site and I have been reading and learning a lot in the last month.

I appreciate everyone who takes the time out to respond to posts and help others find solutions.

If anyone has any references I would greatly appreciate it.

I would have to speak with the contractor (check references and license) who will be doing the install to ensure that it will be installed properly as well as check into local laws regarding the upgrade, does it automatically become part of the property or when the tenant leaves will they want to remove the granite countertops because they paid for it.

Any solutions?

You do not want people to refer you to pod casts, blogs and other links, you want somesome to say: "Hey, message me or call me to discuss".

My main source of properties is from tax auctions but I've also started a company called HMC Solutions LLC where I purchase properties for cash.

E-myth revisited is the one I believe most are referring too.