Shine a flashlight back there.  

People tend to default to white as it makes it brighter.  

When I'm going to a property I always bring a flashlight, measuring tape, and I bring my notebook which has the printed mls comps of what I'm looking at.

White cabinets tend to make a kitchen look brighter, bigger and cleaner.

Then schedule a meeting and check it out and take a gazillion pics of everything, the floors the windows the ceiling, , do not forget to check out with a flashlight the ceiling directly beneath the tub and showers, go to the basement if there is one and sniff for mold or damp smells,  check out everything and then you estimate the repairs costs.

They're naturally brighter, are more ventilated and make the space look bigger. 

And 36 Other Key Financial Measures, Updated Edition by Frank Gallinelli4) Hold: how to find, buy, and rent houses for wealth by Gary Keller5) The happy couple's guide to investing in real estate : a comprehensive manual for working together as a couple to build a brighter future by Chakib Jaber - Admittedly, this last one is help quell my wife's anxiety about REIWhat are you thoughts on my book list?

We, loan originators and lenders' wholesale reps, are just holding hands through it all, hoping for brighter days.Sheesh.

Can't wait to see all the sideliners jump in when things start to look brighter!

The before pics look brighter, warmer, more inviting - just because of the lighting.