They sometimes have top brands as returns under the counter at rock bottom clearance prices (inside secret:)) Yes, go with a soft grey as it's more neutral, opens  up the space and it's not the regular boring beige.Quartz is harder than granite,  however Quartz can burn if a  hot pot is left on it too long:)Countertops: request quotes on granite, quartz and laminate, before making a final decision.If you have more questions, let me know.MB

Also have been using Redfin as my realtor right now but not sure if I want to switch to a conventional realtor to find a home as the market is so hot I feel I may be missing out on pocket listings.

A few things came up though1)  Front Porch was separating (not the foundation)2)  Rear Left Gutter/down spout disconnected3)  Hot Water tanks connections have corrosion (they're replacing the whole unit)4)  Rear back deck is missing a "board"5)  Inside the crawl space, evidence of water intrusion6)  Inside the crawl space, under Master Bath a PVC has a slow leakThe seller is covering everything above. 

Domestic hot water, and; Electricity adequate for lighting and any mechanical equipment within the home.

Present baseboards are hot water on boiler or electric baseboard? 

What are the hot counties and cities to buy discounted properties and flip? 

Too hot, it becomes gas; too cold it becomes ice; it flows and crashes under different environment.

I'm not an accountant, but i believe any capitol improvement you made would have to be depreciated over the life span of the product or asset. furnace, hot water heater - i believe would be over the typical life span of those products. windows, kitchen, bath - i believe would be over a 27.5 year span. minor repairs can be deducted in full that year. someone correct me if i am wrong, as i said, i am not an accountant.

If the townhouse is in a hot area, is it possible the property will be reassessed and the taxes will go up in the next three years? 

My partner is also a real estate agent who mainly specializes in the center city metro area of Philadelphia and the surrounding boroughs of Philly a.k.a hot markets.