@Nick NoonOur perception is always colored so heavily by where we live. 

This deal my not work because I'm in the dark about some things but one thing I will do is see it to the end. 

I'd be lying if I said its been easy or that I haven't been in some dark places the past 9 months.

However, I'm looking for 10+ years for a reason.  1) The first few years post Bubble anyone could buy low end properties almost anywhere, and 2) Repairs, vacancies and capex don't really show their true (costly) colors until year 10+.How far away are you from the properties and who is doing the management?

Thanks Nathan,Bloody hell mate,Looks like Ohio Cashflow will need to hire a full time legal team to monitor every one of our posts, blogs, interviews, the color of our socks lol, etc...Haha ;)Have a great day and chat soon.

Old concrete can be power washed and a coloring stain can be put on it.

I asked for specifications book but the developer said they will leave it up to us as long as it complies with the plans, they have some specifics there but not too specific (ie they said dunn edwards paint but not to what color, not even if it is smooth finish or orange peel, that doesnt bother me much).

He said - I can't tell you what he said...but it was colorful!

He examined the second-floor bathroom, where silver faucets were offset by walls painted in a “toasted almond” color, a pairing seen in many Starwood Waypoint homes because the firm purchases those items in bulk.

Putting a window in tastefully, and doing hard coat stucco that ties into the rest of the house could really make it a winner, and if the home is brick, stucco could work great if you paint the brick the same color with masonry paint.