When you go in to a bank and you have 4 or 5 houses and a year or two under your belt, they don't tend to view you with rose colored glassed.

This is a particularly difficult unit for me to get good tenants and after the application process he seems to pass with flying colors.

That's why I'll tape (btw, I use neon orange or green duct tape because those are similar to our business colors and catch the eye) the envelope to their door, or garage if that seems to be the main access point.

color?

Let's take the boat down the Mississippi, ought to be able to travel on the river.....what are those colored float things along the shore, you mean I can't land there and tie up to rest awhile?

Typically you want one or maybe two managers who can handle managing the property (or hiring a property manager) and making choices on paint colors and appliances.2.  

Also, finish is what really matters, most buyers today think they want stainless steel but don't limit yourself to that if a different color fits your design better, I've used black and white appliances as well as stainless and it didn't hurt resale.

Maybe new vinyl exterior due to yellow ugly color.

Investing in a market based on its proximity to you is like buying a car based on the color you like...as the number one factor. 

Click on that and the map will turn different heat colors showing where there is more activity and where there is less.Red is the highest, green is the lowest.