if I extended the blinds below they were perfectly fine. 

arianne's look is classic. i agree with all the gray votes. article after article goes with gray. color is at the heart of your design project and can create a light, bright tone which brings a sense of place to your potential clients. it says whatever you pair with me will look amazing. crisp white trim works wonders as the accent. it is sophisticated and elegant. it is modern, edgy and timeless. it is the perfect chameleon. it is simple and reliable. it represents peace and balance. all furniture styles may benefit from it. 

Hey @Russell Holmes perfect!

I think just tell them that you need to use the laundry before they sign a lease is perfectly reasonable.

If you are both working, committed adults then it seems perfectly reasonable for her to pay her portion of rent and living expenses.

The house wasn't perfect; it had a small yard and was farther from city center but everything else was so pretty!

might be a perfect candidate for some sort of short plat. 

Especially when you start to rent out the units, you'll have a hard time choosing tenants as you look for the perfect one, etc.

It's probably worth your while to e-mail them some current pics of the damage as they will likely be surprised it's not in perfect shape, especially if they've relied on tenants to keep the place up and don't use a PM. 

If it’s in an area going up in value, that you enjoy, I say it “counts” in your investing goals, even if it’s not a perfect house hack duplex deal, you took courage and bought SOMETHING and refused to rent the rest of your life.