My cleaners recommended dark colors vs white because they do hide stains a little longer. 

If you have a lot of carpet or light-colored furniture, I’d be more cautious, I've had carpets ruined before and pet smells can be tough to get out.That said, I do allow pets at my properties.

I actually don't care about the result but rather it really show NAR's true color.

Here are my go‑to resources:Books:– “Never Split the Difference” by Chris Voss for real‑world negotiation psychology– “The Art of the Deal” by Donald Trump for creative deal structuring insightsPodcasts:– The BiggerPockets Podcast (episodes with Brent Daniels on seller finance)– “Deal of the Week” by Joe Fairless (great short dives into creative terms)YouTube:– Graham Stephan’s channel for 3‑2‑1 buydown explainers– Clayton Morris on seller carry and subject‑to structuresIf you want more sources of information I'm a part of a skool community that has helped me a lot.

I'm not in favor of accepting a bad deal, with rose colored glasses. 

In my experience, the big money guy will want to start offering input on how the framers lay out the rooms, the color of the stucco, etc...then his ideas get rejected and it all starts to go downhill.....

They will give you cabinet, paint color, tile, light fixtures, and maybe some floor planning services. 

Shouldn't need to add that color,  but clearly do.Lots of little variables, regardless, unless you hit home runs in Indianapolis you aren't performing better than the average Vegas, Phoenix portfolio.You've hit home runs, good for you.

Appreciate you jumping in, Chris—completely agree on the owner psychology front.What’s wild is how many owners are burning carry while waiting for the “rate reset” that may never come.

Paying off your home is not only huge financially but psychologically.