Laminate that is durable and attractive would be a better choice.Look for a wholesale discount store for best prices.

Even then, you pay them through their business, no discounts on rent or any of that.

It was approx $1500 for the complete system he was selling for asset protection and taxes, and that was the discounted price.  

I get a discount at the supply house and I base my bid off retail , the spread is part of my profit .

I don't have any experience with that but if you haven't already I do suggest signing up for a PRO account with Home Depot and grouping purchases over $3000 with a pro rep to the bid room for a discount.

But this is without discounting or accounting for inflation.

While I am not a huge proponent of banking on appreciation alone, it should not be discounted as the ROI for Appreciation can be substantially greater compared to the ROI from Cash Flow assuming you are using a 75% or 80% Loan to Value (LVT) debt or greater.Since you have to live somewhere in Colorado Springs you have to choose to pay your own mortgage or someone else's.

Many but not most homes are being sold at a discount to the list price.  

A cheap last minute flight on a discount airline might mean you can discover the truth right away and get her out or get paid.

I am an investor here in Columbus and I buy 3-4 discounted properties per month through my direct mail and website.