I look for similar style houses that appear to be well decorated as far as shutters, awnings, color schemes, etc and copy one that I like that still fits the neighborhood!

Of course in most areas there is always a theme of houses meaning in ATL you don't see a lot of Arizona type of houses with Stucco or Texas style with stone so each area does have its own style that you will want to stay with. 

I was living in style in that triplex while the other two tenants paid my mortgage, saving money like crazy until I got married, had kids and began to burst at the seams from that "cozy" apartment. 

Also I don't know your friend but I would still do due diligence (past performances, style of rehab, quality of rehab, etc.) on him and his work.

Bring me one or two pics that indicate what the exterior looks like (style, condition and curb appeal) and then one or two pics to indicate the condition of the interior

Without being inside but knowing the area, style, and likely major repairs, this looks like a 35K house with a 55K mortgage.Any words of wisdom?

Email me the properties you are thinking about just so I can get a better sense of the home styles and configurations.  

That's more their style.

It's so smooth it feels like one of those corporate marketing videos, which really isn't your guys' style.

That would involve sources in the common hallways, common mechanical chase, at the elevators, near windows at the end of the hallway, etc.I agree with Steven that the owner above or a neighbor to the side would be liable if the mold was caused by something that occurred in their spaces.As for saleability of the condo, I'd say that so long as you remove it in a safe manner and have some kind of documentation that it was done by professionals who stand by their work (and carry general liability and environmental liability insurance) then the fact that mold was there at one time should NOT be an issue affecting the sales price.Good luck.Travis W.