I also would have had the tax benefit of the interest deduction for 30 years rather than just 15 of them, with, of course, most of the interest expense front loaded in the amortization table which is more valuable given the time value of money.

- Do they work better with certain types of material (poured concrete, tile, engineered hardwood are currently on the table)- Will they fully replace the HVAC/Heat pump that's there now?

Maybe make a table and see what each quote includes and does not include. 

Is this a reasonable amount to bring to the table on a decent property?

Or the person who used our nicely printed guestbook as a coaster on a ****ing glass table that also had 4 coasters on it.

When you bring nothing to the table, it’s because you’re producing something else, which is just as valuable as money.

There is no way you could possibly do that job correctly for that price, even if he his paying his guys 5 bucks an hour under the table that is cheap.

What skills would you bring to the table as a GP?

You've got great experience and bring a lot to the table, but it's best to learn the investing side so that you are aware of all aspects of investing. 

I don't like leaving money on the table and now that I know what I'm doing that's what I'm essentially doing by staying at a boutique that takes $12k per year until I cap.