Home Depot has always (over 15 years I have seen it) had items which either do not get the discount or only gets partial discount.

I then spend about 4 to 6 hrs reverse image searching each item to find the cheapest place to by the items. 

Depreciation recapture on the cabinetry in your house.Your cost segregation report said that you could deduct cabinets, countertops, floating laminate floors and other items installed on the property.

I have a contractor who gave me two options:1) Do the things listed above - which is under the budget I set for the reno as part of the due diligence process2) Do all the 'must-do' items, and also replace the roof (roof is 12-15 years old but passed inspection), vinyl siding, cover the existing hardwood flooring with LVP, and upgrade the kitchen - items that aren't absolutely necessary to do now, but would increase the appraisal and reduce maintenance costs in the future.

Hi Stan, It would be helpful to provide more information.For example a few immediate items (but not all):1)  what are you looking to buy? 

Look at the items on the credit score. 

That being said, I would expect an itemized receipt that breaks down, what had to be done. 

🚫 Not worth splurging on:Fancy wall art (most guests barely notice)Premium cookware (unless targeting execs)Expensive rugs or decor piecesFocus on comfort and function — not Pinterest.What’s one item your guests always appreciate that you didn’t expect?

I said "No Way" to lowering the price and orreplacing brand new or newer items that are in perfect workingorder....

The % your choose will depend on your risk tolerance but I like ~20% buffer for holding costs if your timeline gets extended and ~20%+ for your rehab for the items that the home inspection or walking the property doesn't catch that inevitably pop up.Hope that helps!