It is actually topical water proof, includes an extra cork backing for added protection, extremely scratch and UV resistant, and less expensive than the engineered wood, with similar pricing to the laminate.

I spend a fair amount of time in Burien/WC as well,  as my other properties are both in that vicinity.  

I'm not a lawyer and not giving legal advice  -  I'm not a CPA and not giving finical advice  -  Simply my opinions@Ike MutabannaTo find a lawyer try checking on the Texas bar website www.texasbar.com You can choose specialties such as Real Estate and professionals with an office location near you.My $0.02 on the Series LLC concept  - I read David Willis' books - it seems he likes the use of Series LLC's for asset protection. 

To protect you  IN CASE something happens.

Then spend a little time on realtor.com or similar looking at what similar homes are selling for in your area.

I have been preapproved for a loan, and have some money saved for a down payment but I would be dipping into saving and rainy day funds that I would rather protect. 

Do not spend your principal.5.

My question; Is the lien holder protected if I let the property be sold at the tax auction?

However, if the agents feel the buyer is not serious enough they are not going to spend hours & hours working with that individual either.

The 100k you would spend on college is better spent elsewhere in many cases.Good luck to you as well!!!