I definately need to brush up on the advantages because this is the first time ever having an LLC.

Get a few wire brushes and scrub the brick down multiple times. 

@Andrew Fielder   Not Ballsy it works.. my first job at 14 was selling Fuller Brush door to door.

Some of them never lift a hammer or pick up a paint brush - they just lead the project.

I have called a few agents and for the most part have gotten the brush off when I tell them that I am a new investor.

We do not do carpets (they are nothing more than lint brushes attached to the floor), but will provide area rugs for bedrooms.If it is a more C than B- neighbourhood, you could use a vinyl plank on the upper floor as well.

The industry is pretty diverse right now so it is hard to paint everything with one broad brush.  

Packing the Tesla tonight:Computer - checkUnderwear x 5 - checkTooth-brush - checkDriving tomorrow.

This is a small kitchen so I was thinking painting them white with brushed nickle hardware and a backsplash.

I like the brushed bronze and nickle look.