@Kelly Conrad try siwek lumber yard in NE Minneapolis, they have a good selection of MDF, and if they don't have something - they usually know there to get it. 

An architect can definitely help with this, but not always required depending on local laws and scale of renovation.Focusing in functionality first is always a good starting point, because great color selection will never fix a house that just has bad flow.

If you know your market area well, you'll learn how to identify those areas (in my case, select northern suburbs of Dallas TX) where a future boom in growth and appreciation are highly likely - supported by a proven history of growth and appreciation (after all, money keeps following money).

Some are more selective and want to get to know their clients wants and needs more than others.

Any construction still has to comply with the usual UDO regulations, notably setbacks, and do note that this change to the UDO does not go into force immediately.As has been pointed out here before, the Raleigh area has a very limited selection of multifamily properties.

Need: Showroom, Large warehouse space (zoned I3 or industrial), possibly site selection person to help with thisBackground: Amazon just moved in for HQ2, Microsoft is adding 1500 jobs, NOVA is steadily increasing in population and density.  

A very good reason to be very selective in the properties that you choose, all of mine make a profit AFTER depreciation.

However if you do select to pay off your primary mortgage, be sure to clarify that the payment is towards principal as opposed to generic which will simply pay your mortgage forward and be relatively high in interest.

If your PM did their job in tenant selection, your risk of a bad outcome should be minimized.I don't think it fair for you to lose several months of rent; however, it seems a little soon to be considering having them move on. 

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