You were talking about percentage of equity versus leverage across the/your entire portfolio (line just before the one I bolded).

If you have bold colors, repaint in neutral colors, de-clutter the apt, clean the bath and kitchen, etc...

The problem that Bryan and his seller are trying to solve is in bold within Karen's quote.

The old colors are very bright and bold, so a coat of primer, such as Kilz or Bullseye, on the baseboards is in order first.What would be a fair price for what would basically be a full day's work for one person?

It requires patience to find a good deal in my area then boldness to strike.  

I bolded Potential because there are no guarantees especially since you plan on staying in the property for a few years.  

.- And here's an excerpt from the actual Washington state law (RCW 46.55.070) that authorizes it (read the bold part in subsection (2) about residential property):RCW 46.55.070Posting requirements—Exception.(1) No person may impound, tow, or otherwise disturb any unauthorized vehicle standing on nonresidential private property or in a public parking facility for less than twenty-four hours unless a sign is posted near each entrance and on the property in a clearly conspicuous and visible location to all who park on such property that clearly indicates:(a) The times a vehicle may be impounded as an unauthorized vehicle; and(b) The name, telephone number, and address of the towing firm where the vehicle may be redeemed.(2) The requirements of subsection (1) of this section do not apply to residential property.

Skip to the bolded part below if you don't want to be bored to death by my rambling....I own 4 units across 3 properties.

Rarely does a good idea interrupt youThe problem with waiting until tomorrow is that when it finally arrives, it is called today.The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.Those who will not read are no better off than those who cannot read.You cannot succeed by yourself.

Change the bold words only and it really changes the tone doesn't it?