With tenants, it is more psychology than anything else is what I've found out. 

Got the 4-plex under contract yesterday; got a verbal acceptance from the Seller of the warehouse, and hoping to ink it before the weekend is done.The psychology behind the single offer is "take, leave, or counter." 

When you look at a place, what sources do you use to plan colors, material types, layouts (if a floor plan needs redesigning)?

.- Even buying houses in HOAs can be h***, re lawn mowing, house maint, painting your colors, tenant leaves camper parked in drive getting you HOA fines....In short;  what out for HOAs, avoid is a good business model.  ...

I learned about paint colors and how I had no business picking them. 

Currently updating the cosmetics of the property from paint colors to landscaping.

I am seeeriouuuusly challenged when it comes to any and all types of decorating, choosing paint colors, accessories, everything. 

White walls the color of oak cabinets, etc.

Mold and mildew come in lots of colors. 

Don't try for any sort of colored caulk for this application.4.