The house is most likely dated, as I presume he has not modernized it in recent years!

“My first vision for Apple”– Steve Jobs reflecting upon the clean lines and open esthetics of the Eichler home in which he grew up.Joe Eichler designed many modern residences throughout Silicon Valley.

Maybe for mansions, LA modern boxes, estates.  

Paint companies put together their popular colors or what they forecast for that year as trending in fashion and based on "Region" but there is a reason the chip wall and fan decks are so all encompassing.

It's in a hot town with lots of young professionals, so I am going for a clean modern look.

When acquiring these old gems, or objective is to improve their energy efficiency by a minimum of 50% (40% on newer, post War houses) while updating the building to provide modern, healthy living spaces for our tenants.  

I know the area well and for east of the 805 freeway it is a tad bit high on the HOA but it isn't as high as you would find in say fashion valley as you noticed.

When our more modern tax code system established around the time of the Federal Reserve act, there was not yet a vast middle class in America.

Once I find the right deal I plan on doing it the old fashioned way; putting down 20% and getting a mortgage.I know that this community can offer a lot of support and wisdom when it comes to what I would like to do.

Just some good ole fashion deal hunting and learning how to make good offers and estimating rehab and after rehab value.