The liability is too many "sticks," all the balusters that create a very cluttered look, as well as obstructing half of the lower story windows.So first, let's replace all those sticks with a material that is less visually obtrusive, emulates the architecture, is far more updated and hip, and affordable.https://youtu.be/SPKgdEqnR3QYou could also do a slightly more designed baluster at the second-floor front-facing landings to celebrate those entries and add interest.Wrap approx. the bottom third (or 36" to the railing) of the second-floor posts with 1x to give them more visual weight, and create a very simple capital at the top.At the very base of the stairs (ground level), create two simple but very LARGE newel posts, and if at ALL possible, cap each with a very clean-lined light fixture.

My second piece of advice would be to come to the BiggerPockets meet-up @Chris T. mentioned above at Resident Culture on the first Tuesday of the month.

In the past I've spent thousands of dollars on training programs but not really personal mentorship.Here is my advice I would start where you are - Bigger Pockets - not just to learn the business but also the culture of the business.

I don't disagree with one of the mentions about the culture has changed....that is definitely true....but that's just more, I think, that so many people are on here now and so many people are talking.

Yes, meanwhile they justify exploitative sales tactics and build backwards work cultures where loyalty is valued over good communication skills, integrity, and merit. 

Their culture wants everyone to make money.

Celebrities often carry around well more than the max $10,000 on their person when traveling.

Now, I've taken a quick business trip there for 1 day recently and I'm aware that the northern part of the city is not really "culturally mixed" if that's ok to say.. 

View earlier this month.I did not see one person there that looked like they hated their job.. and were burnt out of working in an cube LOLwhat I saw was huge diversity in culture a company that over the top treat their employees like nothing I had ever seenFood was great and legendary I guess and FREE you work there you never have to buy food or Coffee real Baristas in every building just about.. 

Deals are much harder to come by here Charlotte, so patience is definitely a virtue for finding a great deal.If you are available, you should come out and celebrate at the Meetup we are having tomorrow (July 3rd)Charlotte, NC REI Meetup - Tuesday July 3rd