I also understood that some investors are steering clear of that area until the Mike Brown stuff fades away, so maybe that was part of the seller's motivation as well. 

@Algernon Brown Both areas are good for buy and hold, as long as you can get in at the right price. 

Providence population and jobs are growing quite well and having multiple universities, including Brown and RISD makes it a very attractive rental market.

Half of my apts are light beige paint with beige tiles and brown laminate.

Originally posted by @Joseph Brown:@Sammy Lyon great job.

Then again, I'm not a millennial, or maybe I'm just picturing it wrong ...BTW, my vote would be mid-tone brown shaker (not golden oak or lighter, but a bit lighter than the espresso shown).

@Christopher A Brown @Jay N.I have additional names for you in San Diego if you're willing to work remotely. 

I used "brown bag" glidden paint from Home Depot.

Because they are the ones with the malpractice insurance policy to cover them and you if they give you bad advice and you follow it.That doesn't mean I would follow their advice, but then I have my own professionals I pay too.Anyone here can say your CPA is so full of crap their eyes are brown, but that CPA is the ONLY one who can go into an audit with the IRS and explain why they gave the advice they gave and defend the deductions and accounting standards used.At the Field Guide we always encourage the members to take the materials to their professional with them.

@Tommy Brown  Thank you so much for your detailed reply.