This will create a neutral wall that can be decorated to fit your style.

The responses came back neutral to negative, as they work with me for my experience and appreciate the boutique feel.But I am considering expanding geographically outside of just the city of Chicago and into the suburbs. 

LESSONS LEARNED: now that i'm much more experienced and paid my dues, i've learned to leverage through equity and partnerships. i know what type of investments i want to do or to avoid. my purchases are mainly based on location, easy access to freeways and conveniences, and good school districts. i know my numbers. i am targeting growth markets that are landlord neutral or friendly. my tenants and guests are my goose eggs and i treat them well and in turn they pay me well ;-)Hopefully, that helps. 

If not, keep it neutral like an apartment home.

They’ll probably be cashflow neutral but you’re expecting in 30 years when it’s paid off it has doubled twice. (4.8% per year).

$ 1,200Replace vinyl flooring in laundry mud room and kitchen with a neutral color vinyl at a cost of $18/yard.

@Andy Chen Remember keep it stupid simple pick neutral tones that anyone would like.

I didn't mean to be the one to bring up pessimism; however, I go into every deal with a pessimistic creditor's opinion and build my way towards neutral (or the realistic numbers) versus the typical salesman that on the other end of the chart.That being said...., it's great you working numbers on potential deals that you'll never do, as the more you get involved and work the details the more confidence you'll have when it's time to strike.

there's a neutral tile at home depot on sale this week for .57/sq ft this week..normally it's .68...either way, that's the one i'd choose for a rental..come to think of it, i've used it in lower end flips as well

The CBO "approves" a budget of a bill that requires 4 years of taxation before implementation of anything in the bill in order to make it appear the bill is deficit neutral.