I am looking to install new countertops and have the cabinets painted a medium gray color. 

Grays in general look dated, taupes and beiges with less yellow undertones are what people are responding to now.

Very deep dark gray and charcoal walls are popular as an accent wall though too- since organic materials such as warm wood shelving and indoor plants create a really nice contrast to that dark background.

great topic @Spencer Gray our group has not used crowdfunding and I've heard mixed reviews from syndicators with experience using them.

I agree with what Dan Gray said about the local REAI.

Absent further clarity I would operate with the understanding that managing STRs offers a gray that you can potentially work around.

The two definitely have a lot of common gray area.Hard money lenders are typically asset based lenders.

Other reputable sponsors in the Midwest - @Spencer Gray, Joe Fairless, and Sterling White.    

There is absolutely no gray area here.

And that means you'd have to have known that the dog had bitten someone previously or threatened someone.For example, if you know your tenant keeps their dog chained and barks at people, but has never bitten someone, you would not be held liable if the dog ever did.But where it sort of gets into a gray area is that your insurance company said the dog was a potential threat, and you actually do have the power to remove the dog or tenant since they are on a month to month lease.