Some staging to off set neutral color - seasonal something....right now maybe Easter basket or red decoration?

@Blake HornbrookI would definitely stay away from big banks such as B of A, PNC, Wells Fargo, etc. only because there is so much red tape around leveraging them to acquire income producing properties —especially in the beginning stages of building an RE portfolio.

But like Anthony said Boston and many other metros are red hot. 

I also had another experience where a house was appraised for $89K  the agent wanted me to pay $100K  because it was rented  I told him  that means I would go over $10K in the red as soon as I signed papers  his only reply was it was rented....seriously I asked him if he was serious   ???

If they balk at this, that's a massive red flagThey should also be fine with you using financing of your choosing, as long as they have time to vet the provider.

Lots of red flags here.

@Mark Andrade a lot of red flags here...1) you're paying $2k over the ARV, and then spending $50k more in closing and repairs?

There's also Red Neck Country Club on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. 

Look for weld near the compressor...that would be a red flag.

Red flag number 1: property on the market for a year.... over priced for sure  100%  and or some major problems Offer $200k or 250k and take them down after inspections.