My personal preference is warm white - the ones that look like a tungsten light. 

Exploring out-of-state options for a duplex can be a viable strategy, but it's important to weigh the pros and cons based on your financial situation, investment objectives, and personal preferences.

If you really want it, for whatever personal reasons, do your due diligence.

Do you worry about crashing waves tearing your life apart?

Our down payments came mostly from our personal savings and earnings.

Person purchased a neglected facility using hard money.

Of course, if the bathroom adds on extra convenience to your life or is more of a discretionary spend, that's your call.

Always personally take a picture of the dog before lease is signed.

If I wind up in a pinch then I’ll dip into my personal cash reserves.  

@Chi SastryYou need to define "good market" Franklin TN for example is the best market in the entire world if you want to live there personally.