The difference between the 2 is that the longer lasting lock has a tapered bolt which means the battery isn't in overdrive attempting to fully extend.The piece I find the most frustrating with smart locks is the remote functionality via wifi.

Long-term fix: run a new piece of low-voltage wire from the furnace to the outside unit.Somebody plugged something in, in the basement, that popped a breaker. 

Read the install guide for the flooring product you're considering for specific information on flatness, patching, etc.I'd break free any loose pieces with a scraper or similar and fill in the floor.

I found a great deal on laminate flooring at the local Ollie's Bargain Outlet, used a miter saw to cut pieces to fit, and click them into place. 

Someone who will fund your deal for a piece of the profit rather than charging you for the use of their money.

For a wholesaling business, I'd say focus your primary attention on lead measures like how many pieces of mail you send out or how many calls you make.

I then buy unfinished pieces at HD to make up the rest and then have a tenant finish all with rustoleum cabinet transformation kits.

Just remember everyone has opinions, so just pick out the bits and pieces that apply to you and run with it.       

Sucks that you can't access your equity, but it looks like you've levered it about as far as it will go for a while, so you'll need to adjust in the meantime unless there's a piece of the puzzle I'm not getting. 

@Amy Ahearn I haven’t done this myself, but have heard good things about going the route of Facebook marketplace, goodwill, second hand stores etc with well design tasteful ikea/purchased pieces.