Almost any paint these days can be tinted to match a paint color from any paint manufacturer (some "designer" paints are the exception to this), so focus on finding a color that you like.Sherwin Williams paint colors "rice grain" (near white, subtle hints of green - color of uncooked rice) and "softer tan" look nice (we actually had the Behr paint used by the painter, tinted to those colors).

It gives you a hint of their work ethics, and thus their level of responsibility as a tenant.

Can any expert give me some hint on what additional service the submeter solution companies would provide or what additional function I should set up for the water sub meter?

I think what Im hinting at here is how an influx in nice, new, high-end property will trickle down to the mid to lower end areas knowing that we likely won't see a large influx of population growth baring a surprise event. 

Best wishes on your deal hinting!

(Hint:  This answer can be a one word answer)2 - List the items you think could be examples of "cost to the REI".

The agent that was handling the foreclosure got my offer, and magically the next day called my agent and said there was another offer on the table and they wanted my best and highest, and hinted to my agent that $X would probably get it, which was about 2 grand higher than I offered.

You can reach me in other ways by going to my profile wink wink hint hint.

@Al CavittMany investors in the DMV area end up living in one state and investing in another(Maryland, DC and/or Maryland.If this sounds like you, you likely want to work with a tax professional who understands multi-state taxation.Your profile hints that you want to be involved in partnerships.

* The "Hong Kong-style" of real estate investing (hint: no one's selling anytime soon)* The worst neighborhood in Indianapolis* Denver and Jacksonville appreciating and markets* Why we share information with others on markets* A bit on food culture and the restaurant business in Korea* And even a little on the stock market and trading metals, small caps, and a brief mention of LEAP OptionsWe had in our group, members who had lived in or are from:- Korea- California- New York- Thailand- England- Hong Kong- VietnamIt's such a unique pleasure to be out here in Korea and be able to meet with such a wide and diversified group of investors.If you're wondering whether it's worth it to get out there and meet up with other investors, I can tell you from experience, if you're not, you're really missing out.