Should I just get the modern lacquer finish with popular stone countertop and not worry about it?  

@Michael Kevorkian - Thanks for the info you provided via email - read through it with great interest last night, very insightful indeed and incredibly educational !

Wasn't the best deal but defined learned A LOT and had the advantage of it being my primary residence so I got an incredible financing deal.

I was extremely fortunate in stumbling into the purchase of a DC rowhouse in a neighborhood that has exploded in popularity and have benefited from the increased property values that come with that popularity, as well as having mostly fantastic tenants.My family and I will be moving to Colorado next, so that will be my next investment location.

However, licensure requirements or the potential requirement for a license is not conveyed to attendees of these seminars, presentations or coaching programs.Again, I don't wholesale (except when I purchase a property outright before I resell it), so I have no vested interest in the outcome of this debate...That said, the information above is incredibly vague. 

He details 7 ways to find incredible real estate deals.Another thing to do is educate yourself.

Yes, housing has gone up and that is because Portland is so damn popular.

If you haven't found them yet be sure to cheek out the podcasts. they are one of the most popular features of the site.

@James NorthrupThat was incredibly helpful.

I’ve bounced around the site for a week or so and the wealth of knowledge is incredible.