You have every right to expect all of your suppliers to continually earn your business.

It's easiest to have the tile company do this at your initial closing, but you can do it yourself.

Purchase price: $129,900 Investor Renovation Summary – 1748 Benning StreetExterior Improvements➤ New architectural shingle roof; porch painted gray➤ Painted posts/rails, new light fixtures & mailbox➤ Landscaping: mulch beds, timbers replaced, brick cleaned/repaired➤ Security bars/gates removed; exterior doors replaced with smart locksInterior Renovation➤ Full interior paint (gray walls), trim repair, paneling replaced➤ All blinds, window locks, and interior doors updated➤ New LED lighting, smoke & CO detectors, doorbell, HVAC ventsKitchen & Bath Updates➤ Cabinets painted/repaired; new counters, sink, vent hood➤ New stackable washer hookup & 220 outlet➤ Full bathroom remodel: tub, tile, vanity, toilet, exhaust fanMechanical & Final Touches➤ New HVAC system; attic ladder & drywall repairs➤ Water heater evaluated; deep clean completedStatus: Fully updated, turnkey-ready, ideal for rental or resale

You may need to add some drain tile and possibly a sump.

Purchase price: $129,900 Investor Renovation Summary – 1748 Benning StreetExterior Improvements➤ New architectural shingle roof; porch painted gray➤ Painted posts/rails, new light fixtures & mailbox➤ Landscaping: mulch beds, timbers replaced, brick cleaned/repaired➤ Security bars/gates removed; exterior doors replaced with smart locksInterior Renovation➤ Full interior paint (gray walls), trim repair, paneling replaced➤ All blinds, window locks, and interior doors updated➤ New LED lighting, smoke & CO detectors, doorbell, HVAC ventsKitchen & Bath Updates➤ Cabinets painted/repaired; new counters, sink, vent hood➤ New stackable washer hookup & 220 outlet➤ Full bathroom remodel: tub, tile, vanity, toilet, exhaust fanMechanical & Final Touches➤ New HVAC system; attic ladder & drywall repairs➤ Water heater evaluated; deep clean completedStatus: Fully updated, turnkey-ready, ideal for rental or resale

+1 On Bruce's comment, learned to be a business man as well.A buddy of mine has built a profitable tile company here in CA.

On one project (320 units in AL), we saved about 25% compared to local suppliers.

Biggest supplier of off-market real estate deals in the nation.

SO FAR the lumber prices have been quite steady from my suppliers. 

FOR SHOWER - I am open to tiling shower walls, but then it would be more cummbersome to maintain.