The first mistake is believing that there is some black and white answer that will work for all circumstances.  

That's a tough one, however I wonder what white siding, white brick and black shutters would look like?

You'll want to look outside the city limits to avoid their restrictions.Some areas of note: Marshall, Black Mountain, Hendersonville, Brevard, Connestee Falls, Canton, and Mills River.

The existing half bath was lovingly referred to as the “murder bathroom”, You had to walk down a pitch black hallway, off the mechanical space, and the bathroom was elevated up about 8-10” (giving it maybe 6’-6” headroom) measured maybe 4' x 4' and the walls were made of laminate panels.

@Jay Black I would keep it simple.

@Waylon Black, you can accumulate those losses and depreciation for later, when you might have more rental income.  

But that's how it turned out.There will always be those who want to skirt and use the gray (actually black) including some very prominent gurus who wink wink nod nod. 

Development in the area is pretty much guaranteed to continue for another 5-10 years.I saw there were plans for the Blacks in Wax Museum which is in the Oliver area. 

The next meeting which you’re all welcome to attend is Sept 13th 6:30pm at Jameson’s Pub - 2755 Black Road in Joliet.

If that old thread was also you, why didn’t you black out there?