This gave us a clear idea of all the details we needed to know in terms of paint color, floor, and other key fixes such as windows, doors, and cabinets.

For a first property I’m hoping to avoid a heavy rehab so light cosmetic fixes and likely will be low if any cash flow as it’s mostly an appreciation market.

Hey Nick,I know this is a old post but I thought I would shed some light on today's Blue Ridge area.

If you are planning on making everything one color, ceiling, walls, and trim, then absolutely it is the way to go.

External is usually where they want to approve the color of the house, types of materials, roofing, landscaping, driveway condition, etc.

Usually a call to that agency will light a fire under any Contractor.b) A licensed Contractor will also have a Bond.

I.e. using John's $30/psf is great, until during your renovation you realize that a previous owner only update the wiring to romex in the unfinished basement, but didn't run it to all outlets and light.  

I did run a light background and employment check, she checks out. 

But it's worth it to see someone's face light up.  

In realms where shadows veil the light,I shift possessions overnight.Deferring burdens none can see,I weave the threads of property.A spectral path to trade unseen,What method moves behind the screen?"