I bought a few doors for $11.95 (instead of buying the same-sized door for $80 with frame at Lowe's - plus this vintage door isn't going to break if some angry tenant punches it).I also buy vintage glass light shades there - they look freaking amazing in a rental - often better than the newer ones available at Lowe's. 

When you add the insurance and tax burden the cost for $25 per hour is about $37 per hour.Jack no shade on Cali - but I'm guessing your out of this world pay and cost of living stats are in your homestate. 

I simply want to send something basic and to the point along the lines of:Hello Mr/Mrs POA (name),I am Deonte while visiting the neighborhood I came across {the property address} and notice the shade of the property.

Added a couple of amenities including a dog park and a community gathering area with two BBQ pits and seating under a pergola for shade.

Shoot I was one myself ) this building will be 1 block away and cross the street from campus with all the bars and restaurants  the other new complex do have pool but I think the distance and little cheaper rent than other new building. will attract students more  2  the old buildings around it  all have evaporated cooling ( which sucks bad on really hot days down here )  our will have central Ac  3  I was thinking of building a gated capmlex  to give them little something different 4  will have  washer and dryers  on site ( coin operated )5 will have masters bedroom set up  each person has his/ her own bathroom  6 if there is room left on the lot we can put little shade stricter and build it grills  Around us  1 bed room renting $450-500  2 bedroom  $685   In the old building  I was thinking of renting 2 bedroom -735    And 3 bed room  for 850    1 bedroom for $535  Project cost with lot will be about $1.2 -1.4    20 units will average at 680 a month $13,600 a month gross

Incorporates the old elements with the new and provides some shade.

I always prime darker surfaces before I put on a light color.I only buy Sherwin Williams paints for my projects, for 2 reasons - 1) because I get a good discount as a professional, which brings their cost close to "big box" paint and 2) because I can get real 1 coat coverage, if I select the right paint - this saves me time and actual $ over a cheap paint. 

We do plan to use a medium tone on the main siding and a darker tone for the shake.Here is where I can use your help.Which design approach do you prefer?

If the wood trim has a decent wood grain pattern, strip and re-stain in a shade that co-ordinates with other wood (stair banisters, wood floors, etc) in the house.

You can use a darker grout that won't show the dirt and blends with the wood color.