He found it so personally rewarding he has gone on to become one of the most respected expert witnesses and credit experts in the country - and he's only been in the business for seven years.See what happens when you "paint with a broad brush"?

these statics will be different for every destination, but I think are important to consider when purchasing a vacation rental.    

I had already gone to Home Depot and bought brushes, blue painter’s tape, and all the fancy paint holders that I thought I needed… You should’ve seen the look on his face and the laughter that ensued.

My ego says I am big time financier, but my modest success may have more to do with my ability with a hammer and a paint brush. 

Get up, brush off, and hit it again stronger. 

And I am not sure if any landlords talk about it, but on a 4 plex brush and roller paint job, I can easily shed 10 lbs or more (not just water weight from sweat).

Units are static.

I would go over the fence with a very stiff bristled brush, and apply the appropriate primer followed with a Rustoleum top coat. 

However, I keep thinking that it may go 'cold' where nothing sells and prices are static for a long time (years).

We are being very conservative in our underwriting as I would prefer to remain static with little to no vacancy (<2% forecast for the coming year based on present leases) than add 50 units which we might b struggling to carry when the market moves to a further increase in vacancy.