It would allow you to hold the property long enough to see whether the market improves in your favor.It sounds like you’re leaning toward minimizing your risks, so focusing on breaking even in the short term while keeping an eye on appreciation might offer the most balanced strategy.

I was leaning towards all the things you said.. 

The podcasts are a great source of information but lean on these forums whenever you have questions.

Tax Strategy: Making the 2017 tax cuts permanent to stimulate investment and consumptionMarket implications under Trump include potential for accelerated price growth in existing homes, increased private sector development opportunities, and more flexible lending standards through GSE privatization.Similarly, clever allocators of capital may want to focus on market rate housing and more aggressive development opportunities while considering GSE privatization impacts under a Trump administration.Regardless of who you support or which way you lean, both candidates acknowledge the need for increased housing supply.

The podcasts, the books, the forums, the community, lean into it.

The pet fee is there to take into account that there is another 'body', if you will, that is living in the property, and is thus causing more wear and tear on it. 

@Paul Amegatcher I read your explanation of a "Zombie Foreclosure/Property" which was leaning more towards advice for the Buyer. 

That is really what I am leaning towards doing, I just feel like I am struggling to find cash flow in the few markets I am considering.  

I am trying to get a neutral scheme that will appeal to a range of tenants, and by doing so leaning towards a more natural or darker wood look instead of a grey for the floors but there are a bunch of color options.Any opinions or tips in the matter are much appreciate, and if anyone has used this color scheme with Lifeproof flooring before that would be great!

Do you have a specific market you're leaning toward?