I spoke with a realtor I trust, we both did research, and came up empty in our search.The seller has been getting more anxious by the day as the process has dragged on, he is not in dire need of the cash, but I think does have some obligations coming up that are making him eager to close.I have several options including:- Getting the second appraisal, hoping for a better valuation- Putting $145k down on a lender valuation of $260k and enjoying enhanced cashflow/watching a chunk of cash sit- Renegotiating the seller down to a better price- Walking awayThere are a bunch of questions swirling around this opportunity, but my qualms are centered around putting that much capital (option 2) into an investment that is not very liquid, and doesn't have a clean, clear path to appreciation.

It looks decent and even has some "texture" from the creases.

It keeps it’s texture much longer and it is easier to keep clean.

Very much appreciated and helpful.We have an excellent contractor and plan to do some things on our own as well.Considering exterior enhancements; gravel, paint, fencing, driveway, etc - if the process proves lengthy, are these things we could try to begin on our own and get reimbursed for once the city gets around to approving them? 

One thing you could do is use S mortar or something similar with a brushed texture to go over the top of the faux brick if it's structurally sound, and then get artistic with a sponge with a row on the bottom (all along the front, under the windows, etc) , to give those bricks a nice natural tone/look (tans, greys, with multiple passes with dabbing with a sponge) might give you a really nice look.This is all if the brick is structurally sound, of course. 

You could test a water based clear coat on a section to see how it looks, that could even out and enhance it longer than Murphy’s.

Developing clear plans for getting new properties, attracting new investors, and also looking for creative ways to enhance the investor experience.3.

99% of my walls are textured and I can paint like a madman on those.  

Send Dan a PM, he is on your side of the state in West Palm Beach with over 100 properties under management so he can sit down with you and see if it would make sense to take what you are already doing and enhance it. 

I was first thinking in tinting them, then change my mind to probably just apply some clear coat varnish that enhances the color and brings some gloss and life into them.