Follow the weather patterns and job opportunities.

I'm currently in the Chicago Tile Setters Union although work has been slow for the past few months.

Since then I've done a bit to the house including fencing, painting, new flooring, tile, etc.

But, I also believe that the theory component creates critical thinking patterns that make students better in the real world. 

How much per square foot to install vinyl plank flooring or laminate, how much for tile, how much per square foot to cut and install granite/quartz countertops, how much per box to install cabinets, how much per square foot for interior/exterior paint, drywall, appliance install, install vanities, how much per square foot for shower tile, how much for a 30  year dimensional shingle roof on a 1500 square foot house with standard size 2 car garage, etc.Getting a contractor bid will include their markup on everything (In this market, anywhere from 20-40%) and you'll never get a house under contract using those numbers

I can't remember ever renting a hotel or motel that did not have a bathtub and that should be a clue regarding your question.I am a plumbing contractor and bathtubs are usually less-expensive that stand-alone showers because tubs require less tile walls.

Hi Sherman,I must say, I've never used a "Magic 8-Ball" when making investment decisions, but maybe some of your competitive bidders are.If you look at the winners of the higher bids, can you make out any pattern (Londoners, recent seminar graduates, etc...).Or are you seeing experienced bidders doing this?

The investment needs to be analyzed on a number of factors such as retail stores in the investment, anchor stores traffic patterns in the area, etc.

I had this issue where I was trying to transition from a thick laminate floor that was laid on top of tile to lvp on the living room. 

For kitchen flooring, only tile.