A subtle but very important difference in CA. 

I think if you are reselling or renting you can power wash the white, then trim out the perimeter with a nice contrast or light pastel - whatever color you should first determine the purpose.If you are owner occupant it is an esthetic change also consider what is the most cost effective.Much Luck!

ALL the rest of foundations same way.I not NOT a good curb appeal designer either but red or blue,,,any grabby color for the front door and a light pastel for garage door. 

However, being physically away from the local community, it might be hard to see slow and subtle changes in the neighborhoods and adjust my portfolio in time.I want to get in the investor's game sooner than later.

Oh, so THIS is how you are supposed to make a not-so subtle advertisement to solicit new business?

RepIr range on top mount apartment subtle ref $150-300Now please remember that for most repair companies there is a diagnosis fee, parts and labor.

Look around the neighborhood, choose a nice tropical pastel-like color.

It's a subtle difference, but by signaling that they need to be competitive, vs. outright saying it, I think you'll find better results.

This is similar to a Business Plan, but with a number of subtle differences. 

The kinds of subtle things to avoid would be dissuading someone from a protected class from wanting to apply for the rental.