Longer-term, I'm hoping to match my current salary.

At that point a list of people matching the first three letters will drop down and you pick the one you want to refer to.

If your goal is to grow equity, Virginia Beach would be a good match for your goal.  

I would sand it down a little and paint match it as best you can. 

@Jerome DaughtreyI always advocate the following:Research rental markets across the country and pick 1-2 that match your real estate goals, risk tolerance and criteria.Look up 2-3 local turnkey providers in each of these markets and personally interview them and several investors who have worked with them in the past.Get pre-approved for a loan.

I picked out a paint color to match the dark in the brick but not sure if I like it.

if they're good quality, and match the aesthetics, then it should not matter that you got them at a discount.i get a lot material from "habitat for humanity restore" because they often sell brand new stuff and a fraction of the cost.

It doesn't matter how you split it up as long as it matches the actual number. 

They have to match.

I am trying to match up with an agent that can assist with getting me into my first couple of properties.