The kitchen cabinets, they are two different colors.

Cap-ex was needed for:* Original 1960s kitchen, appliances out of order* Original 1960s Pepto Bismol colored tiles in the bathroom* Tobacco and marijuana stains/odor in every room* Stained carpet covering damaged hardwood* Broken side door from forced entry by police* Zero recessed lighting with 3 layers of blinds on every window* Lots of trash in the basement both on the floor and mounted to the joists overheadCheck out the Zillow listing at: https://www.zillow.com/homes/119-Jasper-Pl-Alexandria,-VA-22...What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

If we can't buy 2nds, we just buy more low balance 1sts.There are data service providers, such as DistressedPro.com that can give you some more color on what product is currently in the marketplace (and who owns it).Best,Dave

I usually adjust temperature right before a check in to make it comfortable for guest.Love the Honeywell 9000 color touchscreen thermostats.They also allow me to locking a temperature range so the guests can't set temperature to 60 in the summer.

The reality of real estate investing is that you only need two tools.  1- a Blue Pen2- a Note Pad.  

Looking for suggestions on a white paint color to go with the dark wood trim. 

You're gonna need to provide more color here.

I rushed over and when I got there I found about 20 couples, all obvious newbies....the comments I overheard were - "I don't like the color of the walls in the entry"...."

It's usually a CMA with slick looking brochure on a nicely printed color pamphlet from the RPR generated data.Nail the business model first, iterate, and proceed with your passion. 

@blaine @Blaine Alger In general, you're right about blue collar jobs, but I do think that white collar jobs are on their way up in Waco.