I try to paint them the same color and install the same type of appliances.

But I suppose if a tenant's agent calls and wants to do the showing then I'd let them do it (at the risk of having to pay them if we lease).I think all the rental houses on my block are owned by "professional" landlords that outsource everything to property managers and real estate agents.

The dry wood tends to absorb the pee.One of the better things about oil-based Kilz is that it blocks odors well.

If you don't live in Baltimore City, you need an on the ground person to run your investments who knows the city well, its a block by block city, and you can easily lose all your money if you don't invest right.  

Years ago ( like around ten) I see this block of houses in Remington Baltimore and had an idea to buy the whole block and renovate it.

Used Behrs best all in one paint with beachy wall colors and white trim.

Joel Block runs a really good multi-day workshop specifically on creating funds.

However you need to be careful as areas can vary drastically block to block.

It’s a 3/1 block home that we will lightly renovate and hold as a long term rental.

There are attempts to block it but if they are unsuccessful you won't be able to rent your apartment on a short rental basis for more than 28 days a year.