Way to hard to clean food and dust off of. example:https://www.homedepot.com/p/MSI-Alaska-Gray-Splitface-12-in-x-12-in-x-10mm-Marble-Mesh-Mounted-Mosaic-Tile-ALGRY-SFIL10MM/206741880Too busyhttps://www.homedepot.com/p/MSI-Magica-12-in-x-12-in-x-6mm-Glass-and-Stone-Mesh-Mounted-Mosaic-Tile-SGLS-MAG6MM/206741857Very uniform and neutral, adds design fare.https://www.homedepot.com/p/MSI-Honeycomb-Hexagon-12-in-x-12-in-x-10mm-Natural-Marble-Mesh-Mounted-Mosaic-Floor-and-Wall-Tile-HONCOM-2HEX/205307895

I don't think section 8 pays for adult children ???

I'm not entirely sure how to designate the area but I would not invest there.

But I wouldn't search out an investment just for the OZ designation. 1031 exchanges are BAU for most investors and accomplishes the same goal.

Any design/functional suggestions would be much appreciated!

I'm not a total newbie, but I have been buying properties while living and working abroad, with design, construction, and property management experience. 

He has 2: one that is designed to teach you how to be a sophisticated investor and a second program that is 1-on-1 coaching (not sure if you actually work w/ Brad or a member of his team). 

@Dave Foster As usual, good news or bad news, Dave has the answer.I'm on my boat right now enjoying my first adult beverage of the evening.  

For example, a quick "back of the napkin" conceptual estimate (WAG) suggests the following:Appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, hood):  $3,500Kitchen sink, disposal and faucet:  $500 (material only)Kitchen hardware:  $200 (material only)Kitchen cabinet restoration:  $3,000Kitchen countertop restoration:  $1,500Plank flooring:  $3.50/SF x 2,000 SF = $7,000 (material only)Electrical rehabilitation (including light fixtures):  $4,000Plumbing rehabilitation (including toilets, faucets & shower):  $3,000Bathroom tile (2 baths):  $5,000  New roof:  $10,000New siding:  $6,000Paint (outside):  $4,000Paint (inside):  $5,000Staging: $1,650TOTAL:  $54,350This estimate does not consider any cost associated with building permits or design professionals. 

I’ve run my own graphic design business for 6 years, and am now looking to start building a real estate portolfio of buy and hold rentals in the southern CT area.