If you profit from this one, it should be in experience and learning, and not in $$.I think you've gotten an earful from the other forums where you've posted the question.  

Want a piece of that action?

Now, as someone that has invested out of state for many years the most critical piece of the equation to me is where is your trusted network of advisors?

All the pieces to making a successful business.https://www.biggerpockets.com/...If you want to know more, let's connect so I can better help.

I eventually told him my #1 concern was taxes, and his ears perked up almost instantly. he said one comment to me that changed my life and set me down this rabbit hole of REI.

There is nothing you could possibly write on a piece of paper that convinces someone that they want to sell their home (except of course a ridiculously high offer). 

@Kelly Beasley just make sure you check the regulations on the Airbnb piece you’re running.

See what is available locally as you can often get a deal from a counter top company that might have a piece that fits your needs at a good savings (possibly ordered for a job and then returned or a broken slab that can be cut to fit your job).

This BiggerPockets YouTube video with Brandon Turner may help you with the analysis piece:

I have done the fine carpentry of rebuilding the classic moldings, each window case is 23 separate pieces of wood, you simply cannot hire people to do this for anything but a luxury resale.