The other side, in the guest bedroom was painted dark gray, and downstairs was left exposed as well for an industrial feel.

Its to make sure you have enough skin in the game on this property such that when you buy the next one you're not going to be in over your ski's.Hope that helps, there are many ways to structure your situation so that you can bob and weave around these obstacles.

What about some bold black/dark colored details to add contrast with the white?

Going dark on investors is just about the worst thing you can do.

Several had mint green walls with dark brown trim, and hardwood floors that hadn’t seen love in a very long time.

@Steven Rosenfeld, I am hoping to provide a little more color here.It sounds like what you are wanting are "vertically integrated" operators, like BAM.  

Otherwise I am in the dark.

I still have it somewhere in one of my deep, dark closets.

Legal ConsiderationsFair Housing Laws: Ensure your reasons for denial comply with the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin.

I was fully prepared to go to Memphis and take over the project because I was left in the dark.