If you can not put a young mother and her new born on the curb in the dead of winter you should not be in this business.

Tell him you are just looking for feedback on how you can improve the curb appeal etc...

Choosing the right colors/contrast can really add to the curb appeal of the house.

Remember though that the plans have to fit the site, and allow for required set backs for landscaping, side yard, curb, gutter and sidewalk if required, etc.

I skipped the graveyard just for curb appeal, they don't make too much noise ;)

If the neighborhood looked well groomed, houses have nice curb appeal, decent school district then it's looking good.

You'll likely have issues with a shared drive if you have zoning restrictions, like no more than 2 properties on a shared driveway, a third or forth could also kick off requirements for a street, curb and gutters.

You're likely to turn out to be a birddog.Find a marketable property (by location) that has some minor issues, celary green shag carpet and yellow walls, get a good deal, call the carpet company, you and your friends have a paiting party, improve the curb appeal, clean it up and then call a Realtor.

Marie Poe says here.Only thing I would add is that we train our CFK folks to do the following:1) Make contact as a wage earning employee representing a small group of investors (this curbs their likely disdain for large banking institutions).2) Try to get to the root of their problems before demanding they leave or offering money.3) Try to offer assistance instead of money (moving van, able bodied workers).4) Try to offer less money instead of more money.5) Follow up diligently to ensure any CFK agreement is adhered to strictly.6) (As others have suggested) Concurrently file initial UD action along with the CFK negotiation, so you are able to carry a big stick while also speaking softly.If you're able to do all of these things, you should be pretty successful in occupant disposition.

I have been awarded by the town, for redevelopement, 4 downtown buildings with multiple curb cuts and 2 large commercial building lots with rail access.I also work as a State approved Receiver and have 2 large multifamily building under control.