@Judy Parker thanks!

If you choose to play Judge Judy (or Alex), then at least be sure to document the circumstance and why you made the exception. 

@Manuel Encarnacion I've rented various places in Orange County and always paid security deposits with 1st months rent.

We're hosting a meetup in newport beach tomorrow night if you want to stop on by. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/789230-orange-county-investor-meetup

I often come across properties near you as well as in Elizabeth and the Oranges, that's outside of my area.  

So they feel like they are picking it out - but you're sure they won't go with an orange shag carpet or something silly.  

It's mesmerizing to watch those molten, orange blobs shoot down that thing! 

I bet Orange county is up near the top also.In San Diego, the experienced investors are primarily doing value adds. 

We are now working on the kitchen, we plan on painting the cabinets white as they are still in good condition, we just don’t like the orange/golden oak look, will also be adding hardware and backsplash.

Depending on the market I’ll usually do a Trumpian orange or a Bidens Breath blue