Also, the deductibles I experienced were in the $5,000 range so a separate tool policy or inland marine endorsement may be appropriate if you supply some tools/materials but not enough to warrant filing a claim given the deductible.

People in other countries realize that and they just jump in to US market for investment.Material commodities pricing is all time low just like oil, expecting material will rebound and that make  material so expensive to build new houses... all these indicate we still have room to grow, again if something big going on under the hood like "BIG SHORTS", then i am not sure... :)

There you will find what kind of materials that may interest you and it will go in depth about it as well.

The material costs were $11. 

Agents has the duty to provide third party (i.e. buyer) with disclosure of all material facts.  

Meaning, buy less but nicer properties in better areas.Have you driven by these houses?

I am driven to uplift and inspire people.

I have heard stories from friends who get driven around by Uber drivers that are Realtors.  

Cherry can be +$6/SF and i've never seen walnut less than $9/SF - for materials only.  

@Tim Gosser I have a few college rentals in the Hudson Valley and my recommendations would be update as much as you can with resilient materials to withstand some extra abuse.