Deal shark swimming through the dark cold waters.

What color do you think goes well with the repose gray of the walls?

I suggest an aggressive principal pay down so they can have skin in the game.

They have expertise in selecting furniture, decor, colors, and layouts that complement the property's style and appeal to potential guests.Optimized Space Utilization: Designers can maximize the functionality of your rental property, ensuring that every space is utilized effectively.

You won't learn a ton, but you will have skin in the game, and you will see how the business actually works.If not, then you need to learn the business before selecting markets from afar.

There are other ways to skin a cat!

How do you find and compensate a good designer for overall material choices and color selections? 

One was because the lights had gone out on the main floor, and "it's too dark right now to go down to the basement to check the generator."

I will use my knowledge in the home inspection field, owning and operating my home inspection business, the relationships i will make during that time, my experience in being a landlord and my knowledge as an licensed electrician and home inspector to help convince my investors that i am serious and have the skin in the game to get deals done.

The true value in most mentorships and coaching programs are the communities, the other people who put skin in the game to do it with you.