I can only imagine they will become more "colorful" as I get into my first project.

Your money guy gets to run numbers, but not choose paint colors or collect rent checks.

My "thing" is installing the nicer cream 2 inch slat faux wood blinds in every window.

I plan to do a major overhaul on the exterior and add front porches, shutters, different paint colors and new windows and make them look completely new.

Just an update on this house.I went and looked at the house yesterday and had my agent give me real numbers $110k ARV, $950-$1100 rentShort version: I gently offered $70k, they declined and said they would hang on to it and keep trying.My evaluation:Seems like a nice neighborhood alot of older people, and decent incomes (assuming based of the vehicles in the driveways and landscaping)First thing I noticed as I pulled up was the house was an ugly color and inconveniently narrow driveway lolThe inside was actually very nice the kitchen was all new, (everything was cheap materials i.e. vinyl "tile" floor, formica countertops, nice big cabinets but no hardware) But the original hardwood throughout the rest of the house was very nice, bathroom looked new but again cheaper materials.

We were cleaning just last week getting ready for a new tenant, had the windows open and had a knock on the door, stated they were family of the new tenant and wanted to see the bathroom color so they could buy curtains etc.

What color(s) do you use for the common areas and bedrooms?

You'll get a much better response with your letters if you use a gift card size envelope in pastel colors

If he's not, see item a or move on.All kidding aside, the HML's are all out there looking for the cream off the top of the flips, and the market's changed considerably.

I've painted paneling the same color as the other walls, without spackling, which tends to come loose.Also have removed paneling and if walls ok or needed a little patching, then paint.Or if walls are real bad then you can add 1/4 inch drywall, its about the same thickness as the old removed paneling and makes the walls look brand new and has the backing of the old plaster underneath.