This ceiling has very little texture, so I think that may be part of the issue.

Competition aside I think connection can only help enhance your business

Also, one of our future enhancements that is high on our roadmap is a Payment Request feature to send an invoice/request for a misc. payment so that is something we have already started brainstorming on.  

Just look at all these shows on TV that enhance an image of a flipper - every last one has a team.  

The enhanced of returns available with purchasing notes at a discount is becoming more and more attractive, but even there the biggest challenge to me is the amount of capital that would need to be committed to acquire enough notes to mitigate your risk.I've clicked on the "monitor" button and am all ears ... 

You don't need to use every item, but pay attention to the colors, and how they're used, floors, textures, etc.

@James Vermillion - I believe that's the higher end stuff they make that has flakes in it to give the counter some texture.

If you can't get a contractor over there right away a ballpark figure of $20,000 per unit for carpet, fixtures, appliances, stripping wallpaper, texturing, painting, new windows, wood pest repairs, landscaping, systems repairs (heating, air, plumbing, electrical, roof, siding, doors) suggests a budget of $80,000 or more.* Hire professionals to do all the skilled work.

I would read a couple forums on this issue because it will enhance your knowledge especially for your area.

Just primed, filled seams with non shrink drywall mix, then put on a very heavy hand trow texture with regular joint compound.