I am working on starting to build my network and get in contact with people in different fields of REI but my time is very much at a premium right now as I have 3 small children, my W-2 job, Navy reserves, and volunteering at my church.

I use Light French Gray from Sherwin Williams for every unit.  

I came across a French investment group marketing houses in Detroit to French investors.

Crown Hill is fine, French Hill is improving but still rough. 

I am currently in the US Navy and I'm stationed in Fallon, NV.

I knew early on I would have to be comfortable investing out of state because I'm active duty Navy and we typically move every 2-3 years.

During that time, here are the capital expenditures I have experienced that were required (i.e. not because my wife wanted some newer fancy stuff):Roof replacement - $5,000, though part of this was covered by insurance (tree went through roof)Bathtub replacement due to poor installation - $1,000Kitchen counters replaced (still serviceable but scratched laminate) - $1500Replacement french door, rotted frame - $500Replacement wood floors for worn carpet, which was replaced once before - $5000There were a couple of odd assorted things -a broken window, etc. 

Navy and found ourselves with $116,000 in cash.

There are multiple ways to handle moisture from exterior preventative systems to interior French drains.

I had to eventually pay the guy 70 bucks just to take the fridge back and then go to Lowe's buy a brand new, counter depth (measured everything to find this one that would fit) french door fridge... with delivery thankfully.- Roof and Brick Repair - $4500 - my parapet wall was old and definitely needed to be fixed, I was just kind of living on a prayer until it really needed it.