One other things I was going to say was these are a couple of calculators I like to use:http://www.dinkytown.com/java/InvestmentProperty.h... from Dinkeytown - you can not save your results so I just print mine to PDF files. https://www.biggerpockets.com/buy_and_hold_results... the one right here at Bigger Pockets They are  both great tools - I wish they could be blended together and it would be perfect !

If you quit, I'd become a real estate agent now.The best blend may be what others have suggested, do both at the same time.

It hides imperfections the best, plus if you need to touch up areas you can do it with flat it tends to blend into existing paint without having to repaint entire walls or rooms.

If there is not enough money left over to make everything nice then try to blend in items to make neutral and less noticeable.

Really depends on how prominent a design element the roof is.Some home designs, you really just want the roof to blend into the background.  

Seems to have a nice blend of both urban and suburban living, and looks like a great place to put down roots and raise a family.Curious to hear how locals feel about the area?

I think they're incorrect.What's happened in florida is unparalleled. crazy depreciaton. if you have enough in reserves, go for it. you'll be a happy camper in 5 to 10 years.

I think with that type of foundation I would want it to blend in to the house as much as possible and not draw anymore attention to it.

A blended strategy might work better, I'm not wedded to pulling out 100% of my costs in the refi.  

The tile is not my preference for a kitchen, but that's a personal choice, as long as the new cabinets/counter top "blend" with it.