In a neutral or buyer-slanted market, closing cost help from the seller can be obtained. 

This type of situation is very typical when there is only a GC/Owner relation (i.e. no third party to be neutral; like an architect or engineer).

Just over 10 years to hit a net cash neutral since purchase.The rents are too low to allow for proper budget of the maintenance/cap expense unless you plan on doing the work yourself.

As long as you stick with a neutral grey that isn't too dark you should be good! 

At this point, you would want to realistically assess your chances of moving quickly through a court process and the court being reasonably neutral in judgement.Some states will be better than others.

I clarify this to people by explaining the modification needs to have mass appeal and be neutral.

For our projections we use 0.75% as our cash neutral SFR at 80% LTV (0.7% if attached multiplex) with us self managing but hiring our virtually all work.Fortunately, based on the house across the cul de sac, you appear to have gained significant equity. 

Just try to stay neutral while having some elements that make your property somewhat unique.

As are hardwoods with a ton of clear coat to keep liquids like animal & people pee from seeping into the wood1 neutral color throughout the propertyRemove dishwasherRemove garbage disposalPlace maintenance contact info in the property (we use stickers on hot water tank, furnace & inside of kitchen cabinets)

The list goes:___ One Story___ Two Story___ Minimum Number of Bedrooms ______ Minimum Number of Bathrooms ______ Jacuzzi Tub___ Separate Shower___ Half Bath___ Garage for ___ Cars___ Carport___ Great Room___ Formal Living Room___ Formal Dining Room___ Upgraded Kitchen Appliances___ Granite or Upgraded Kitchen Countertops___ Breakfast Nook___ Storage/Closet Space___ Basement___ Bonus Room/Playroom___ Fireplace___ Hardwood Floors___ Inside Laundry Room___ Covered Porch___ Outside Deck___ Brick Exterior___ Siding Exterior___ Wood Exterior ___ Stucco Exterior___ Hardie Board Exterior___ Swimming Pool___ Fenced Yard___ Large Yard___ Landscaped Yard___ Natural Gas (water heater, kitchen, fireplace)___ Septic Tank___ Sewer System___ Waterfront Property___ Golf Course Property___ Located in ________ school zone(s)___ Close to public transportation___ Located within ___ miles from work___ Located within ___ miles from ___________ Located in a homeowners' associationThe grading scale for those items is: A = Mandatory, B = Neutral, C = No Desire, D = Deal BreakerI need expert opinions on this, so I came here.