It's sort of a "keep your enemies closer" thing...I have always worked to ensure that the HOA does not become one of those HOAs you read about in the paper...telling people that their house is the wrong shade of white or that their grass is a sixteenth of an inch too high.But, I do think HOAs serve some purpose with respect to maintaining aesthetics.

And setting aside the awful, handwritten signs, does it really help any neighborhood's aesthetics to have signs that talk about "foreclosure help" staked in every corner?

@Glenn Primack, having too much cash buildup is certainly one of the better problems to have with your business.Upgrades can be from a mild aesthetic upgrades (refresh paint on the trim / light posts / mailboxes), more expensive renovations (landscaping, new garage doors, new air conditioners in units that need them), or major projects.  

This weekend we looked at a few NW IN leads that appeared to adhere financially and aesthetically … based on, numbers, a few photos and Google drive-bys.

We went with SMARTCORE Pro - Burbank Oak from Lowe's primarily because it was easy to source, looks fairly attractive, and features a 20 mil wear layer, which I hope means we can expect 10-15 years of service from.Here's what I'd love some feedback on:1) Is LVP even the best solution for an aesthetically pleasing, waterproof, "tenant proof," economical flooring solution?

When I look at comps, I check the ones that are currently for sale and recently sold, and try to compare and contrast all of the technical aspects of the property (the ones listed in that article) as well as the fluffier stuff like aesthetics. 

. - Aesthetically, it can impact the curb appeal. - Loss of land (for $750?)

I realize these are premium, but what are methods I can use to get aesthetically pleasing choices for under $4,000 with install if I have 100 sq feet of countertop space in different cuts?

@Karen Margrave I'm trying to understand what the benefit is to cut back the roof other than aesthetically alteration and removal of shed.

What have people used that has worked best from a safety standpoint, as well as an aesthetic standpoint?