Then for a nice pop of brighter color, a burnt orange or pumpkin for the window sashes and muntins.

To a degree this is truly correct, however I also believe taking time to acquire knowledge to build a brighter and stronger future is more important than working a job that will be of no significance once you leave.To conclude my experience in school, I do not feel I will be graduating with the knowledge my degree believes it prepared me for, for my concentrations all these years was to ensure I mastered what was need to learn for my jobs.This is probably too much information but this is why I want to change my life.

Bring a flash light measuring tape camera and goto building Dept and tax assessor.

I was climbing into the attic, of a house without power, I had my high power flash light (very proud of it, the biggest one you find at home depot).

Make sure that all the light bulbs are working - take extras with you or a flashlight to be save because if there is little light you will miss things that you will see later. 

Lighter, you can tell if it's clean. makes kitchen brighter.

I go in with myself, a GOOD flashlight, and whatever friend that knows the most about homes and the work it takes to fix stuff.

Tenants that are brighter, probably know their more in the drivers seat that time of year.

On a brighter note, I am currently looking to make connections with private lenders, real estate agents, and real estate investors in Texas (my home state).

Here are a few that echo what's been stated above and paint a brighter future for Chi."