I told them I am still working BUT I need cash today so I can get materials stocked .

I've since spoken to these GCs and others (perhaps biased) who have all stated that there is much uncertainty and that for the time being prices are stable with regards to materials and they are uncertain as to how the future will unfold.Lawrence brings up the same exact economics play that I was thinking GCs and subs can't ignore. 

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I have a young person who I am desperately trying to influence to do something material with his military signing bonuses.

It could be worth researching if there are any new, or alternative options for your financing because of the coronavirus because you may be able to qualify for a "relief" loan of sorts that could have better terms than what you're in right now.  

I had a contractor walk the property and said material cost is about 10-15,000.

Guess thats some good reading material now that WA has gone into lock down.

That may mean buying materials or paying for them separately to not allow them to 'get ahead' on money vs work.

We typically remove the cement board and the tile when we replaced for the reason listed above, the cost of the cement board is less than the labor it would take to prep the substrate for the new tile and the new board also offers a more level surfaces than the alternative. 

For reference, I will not be performing any labor myself, but rather oversee subs, pull permits, ensure material is ordered and delivered on time and things like that.