Thats the key, with out knowing all of this then its just a shot in the dark or having bits and pieces of info and trying to solve the financial freedom equation with out the full "picture."

The REIT's and funds can buy those and average out if a few go dark for  a year to re-tenant again long term.

It's a shot in the dark but costs us nothing except for a little bit of time to do. 

It is not a really dark color but after installing darker floors in a previous house I prefer something lighter. 

In realms where shadows veil the light,I shift possessions overnight.Deferring burdens none can see,I weave the threads of property.A spectral path to trade unseen,What method moves behind the screen?"

My roof is not dark (it's metal, orange-like color) but it's not really visible given the higher elevation compared to the street. 

I have seen doors swing wide open and shadowy-figures emerging from the darkness.

It's a 2 bed 1 bath ~900 sq/ft condo and the entire thing is painted black & dark blue right now. 

You can try free sites like Spokeo as a shot in the dark, but it's not too hard to find the owner's information if you are good on the internet.

Case in point: LA city... and most recently, in the dark of night without warning, Pomona.I know there will be some on this forum who may disagree and will have their personal stories of how to overcome it and work around it.