I'd say they chose colors that don't create any curb appeal at all...In this case the front sounds like it was cluttered, so the way to increase curb appeal was literally to de-clutter. 

or market to Lenders for refi's ? 

Hi Max, I can speak about the Columbus Ohio market (as this is the market I specialize in) but yes, there is strong competition here and there are obviously some cash buyers and they will always have a slight advantage.

I've tried stock market and never really made that much.

We built a duplex at 219 Avenida de la Grulla in San Clemente, on a 4000 sq. ft. lot.

@Laura YelinI’ve never been, but when considering new markets I usually just fly there and spend a few days there scoping it out.

Purchase price: $376,613 Moved to Orange Park, Florida, from Delaware three years ago, choosing this home as the perfect place to settle and grow.

That is some awesome info to share for all of us here in Florida markets. 

By year 5 we had around 55 people.We did hire a marketing person but frankly marketing wasn't our strong suit. 

About me, most of my assets are RE but in another market so I would be diversifying in that market.Potential for appreciation is very uncertain: prices have risen a lot locally lately and are as high as they have ever been, and it’s unlikely higher prices would be affordable by locals.