And this last experience with Coates street has taught me to do a ton of research first.

Shingles here is what everyone uses unless you are talking a multi- million dollar home with slate roof or copper down spouts etc.One thing not mentioned is some buyers and renters do not like metal roofs. they say they are extremely noisy when it rains compared to asphalt.

Floors were all sanded and stained with dark finish with 3 coats of poly added.

Chicago requires you to hold that money in a separate account incruing pennies as interest.

@Joshua D. you know you just admitted to being penny-wise, but dollar-foolish?

We had our first break-in and all of the copper was stolen. 

Because, for 98% of people - they’ll never see a penny of that back. 

IT needs to be an aluminum oxide or a ceramic bead and two coats if you can get it in your area.

I just purchased a 20 unit building and need to repair and coat the flat roof.

You don't need it done to the penny.