AS I have mentioned 100x, STOP READING BOOKS, and watching videos, a waste of time, its not reality.

Physical REI is not a paper investment; almost anyone whose invested on paper numbers I am willing to bet is showing a lot less than the reality of if it unless they took realized gains by selling(into the appreciation rate) or cashed out refi. 

I did point out that they are asking me to enter into a further 3-year contract with them when they are already breaking the terms of the existing contract, but they are so entitled and oblivious that the reality escapes them. 

The sink cut out is the same, the undermount sink/install is the same and the difference between $45 and $60-$75/sf surfaces is not significant.

The reality is that the insurance landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years, and underestimating those expenses can be a costly mistake for syndicators and investors alike.Insurance Escalators: A Changing RealityYour point about the outdated assumption of a 3% YOY increase in insurance is spot on.

@Sean PetrashTo find a suitable property for short-term rentals in New Braunfels, consider factors like budget, market realities, property type, location, financing options, contingency planning, STR research, alternative rental strategies, driving for dollars, property management, and long-term vision.

the reality is BANKS left the fix and flip market after the GFC.. very few will do them unless your a premier client of theirs with a  long track record and they are doing them as a service to you. 

If you are renovating a bathroom we would be spending $500 for a vanity sink base.

But if there is ample room in the bedroom and you can take a single sink to double vanity, or add a dedicated water closet, or take a 3x3 shower into a 3x5 or larger, making the bathroom more luxurious, than I could see a good ROI on that.While the area may be very nice, the price point you are talking (and I don't know the specific market) is borderline starter home prices.  

It's not unusual to find 2x4 rafters or 40 amp service above the kitchen sink etc.