I would spec, quote and subcontract installers for tile, counters, carpet and other finishing touches.

I've stopped rehab work on it since the city won't give permits to finish the interior back to a 5-unit because of the zoning and the work is going to cost a lot more than anticipated so the property is sitting gutted and just a cash drain.

I am just over a month into this project and the first month was mostly design, architecture, hard bids, selection of subs, and selection of finish products (cabinetry, toilets, sinks, faucets, etc.).So you can get an idea of what this home looks like at purchase, here are a few before photos:And here are some photos during the demo stage:This last photo is the great room where we are framing in the open beam ceiling to allow for new can lights and new drywall.

When doing "finish caulking" (baseboard, crown molding, door trim, ect.) the last thing you want is to be wiping away loads of excess caulking.

I am just about finished reading the ultimate beginners guide and I think next I will read the Rich dad Poor dad book.

I was a little slow in finishing my reply. 

I had just finished reading a post that was linked to the ultimate guide to real estate investing ( http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2009/03/18... ).

I just listed a property and finished everything as if I were moving in.

The finished top looks to have a slight beveled edge.

Once I was finished with the lease, I understood that I needed to create an account and pay a fee in order to download or print it.