The current layout is  very awkward and is a poor use of space, but could be tremendously improved by just swapping the tub and shower locations/orientations, which I imagine would drive potential costs up a lot.

Fortunately we only have one check template that universally prints checks from any one of these accounts without swapping out checks.

If I buy 10 houses using conventional loans and want an 11th, can I swap one of my conventional loans for a porfolio loan thingy to free up a spot?

My first impulse is to swap the carpet for high durability laminate.

I guess the only surefire way of doing this would be to suggest riding the coat tails of a mentor and or giving another investor a helping hand and trying to swap sweat for knowledge and or equity while also potentially putting some blood on the registrar as well to prove commitment on the deal.

Is 5k too much is swap out a 2 ton for a 3 ton unit?

During this time, we continued to swap out some of the tenant basis. 

How far do they rent of eight for each swapping out the chemicals or just fixing, granite versus laminate, hardwood versus tile, etc. etc.

Post it on a Facebook site in your local market; there are all sorts of swaps and items posted for sale.

Beyond that, you could re-tile the floor and swap out the appliances.