And if they aren’t scamming then they are level 13 psychos that will ask you to bend over backwards for them and then give you a bad review because they don’t like the shade of paint color in the guest bathroom.

I never used the license, but it showed up as a credential on my resume and served as a career parachute just in case.One of the best career books of all time is What Color is Your Parachute by Richard Bolles (I first read the book back in 1978).

I liked it and passed my state exam in one shot with flying colors!

Also when you do any outside improvements make sure you contact me so that I can approve the colors and patterns.

My wife also complained about the orange-ish colored pine everywhere, bear-printed comforters, bear-themed bedside lamps and more. 

Pick a neutral color brown in a matte finish. 

What are the best color combinations for the kitchen cabinets and countertops that will be the most appealing for future tenants?

@Sarah Montgomery, Shaun, is generally accurate, but I'd like to add a bit more color here. 

What do you guys generally use for floors, counters, paint colors, etc... 

We've struggled with many of the considerations you raised above and I'd be willing to provide additional color to what's been outlined above based on our experience in TX.