Shaker Beige, Bleeker Beige, Powell Buff, Bradstreet Beige, Richmond Bisque, Litchfield Gray, Grant Beige, Manchester Tan,  Rockport Gray,  Revere Pewter, Edgecomb Gray  and colors in/around these hues all are reasonably safe. 

Contact him and give in 72 hours to return them and tell him if they are not returned, you will contact the police and take him to court.Then start looking for gently used appliances for sale.

Critical to keep water clean and buff as you go.

I offered him $540,000 and I gently asked him if he would finance the 20% down, then I would pay him 8% interest for 1 or 2 years.  

Tenant moves the boxes into another room.Have your workers gently move the furniture and cover with blankets.I don't know how messy the window/door guys are but maybe they have to jigsaw out the old windows, plane the doors and create dust...

This would be more soft sell - gently mentioning you are investing in apartments - just plant the seed in an off hand way - no sale script no close - just light conversation over a beer or coffee or at lunch.

7) in my market, are cycle peaks pointy, or are they gentle?

Set your rules and gently but firmly enforce them.   6.  

If that is the case gently brooch the topic of how you may be able to save the seller from losing the house.

If I was a betting man I would say after a 10 year hold and 3 tenant turn overs that number will be significantly higher.. now if they get lucky and the same tenant stays the entire time and is Gentle on the house then you could hit that.