Although we are dealing with residential properties, you should be operating a hospitality business (at least this is more of my personal style).

Some HOA's include cable and internet, depending on the type of community you are in (full resort-style vs 'regular' ).

In general, the middle and south of the country drags about three years behind the coasts, too.But even if you're downmarket, watch the trends that stick and that disappear on the cutting edge of the coasts to know what you need to be doing to stay ahead of becoming out of style. 

However, I doubt you will find anyone excited to work with you if there is no JV style payoff at the end, and if you are just going to hire them to do the work, your interests are not aligned, so I would be careful how much credit you give their estimates/assessments.Whatever the outcome, you will be happy you did it if you just know your numbers and take action!

Decor/ Architectural Style.

@Constantia Petrou I had an indoor pet rabbit when I was a kid, the cage stunk so bad we kept getting sick.

For some, in any industry, we do go into it wanting to make money, for the commission, for the life style etc and as you get out of "survival" mode and start achieving success, you start realizing that you actually make more money when "you do the right thing for people" Doing the right thing (having people's best interest, having their back, giving them options, walking them through the path and educating them on what are the pros and cons to individual investment and advising them) will yield more money in the form of : Referrals, connections, good reputation, a good track record, and yes bc of it, more commissions. 

Perma-stone and formstone had been blighting exteriors for a while, but never picked up indoors. 

If it is a more porous clay/terra cotta style tile without glazing you can typically use any kind of concrete type stain or paint to color it. 

I recently purchased a 6 acre, ready to build plot in south county RI and am looking for a home builder to discuss construction of a modern farmhouse ranch style home.