Pre-Internet, it apparently didn't matter as much, but it certainly does now that color photos are such an integral part of marketing your properties. 

This causes my note to increase a few hundred dollars a month but will not have to put money down for closing and instead leave with cash in hand.

Generally, shipping containers are used as a way to expand an existing self storage facility with minimal capital outlay (the containers can be leased) and as a way to increase revenue without improving the property that would generate an increase in property taxes. 

And given it looks like a standard espresso shaker cabinet, I'm guessing you might be able to find a color match.If you can't match the other countertops, then you could throw a butcher block countertop on the new base.

I mean if you happen to have an extra $20,000.00 to play around with it might be worth gaining the experience if it can provide you with a new strategy for forced appreciation or increasing the expected rental income. 

With the location on the edge of an improving and re-developing downtown, does that increase the value of these proposed new homes despite the existing ones?

We will also be happy to provide color commentary on the project based on our on-site tours and conversations with the park manager and local stakeholders.Property Highlights:Price: $700,000Total Pads: 75 (53 occupied)Park Owned Homes: 5Seller Financing Available: 65% LTV, 8% Fixed Rate, Interest Only Payments, 5 Year TermAverage Lot Rent: $225 (~10-15% below market)Utilities: Water Well / Septic (City water/sewer line runs in front of property.

There are several different neighborhoods with varying rent prices and also varying year-to-year(YTY) rent increases.

Most likely she wants a two year lease to avoid a price increase, and is happy with where its listed at now. 

If you got a couple more quotes, it might really increase your cash flow.