I understand and have high value on flow, texture, space, color, end user/consumer, and general aesthetic.

You would also want to clean and paint the track that holds the drop ceiling a nice fresh white (or color). 

Purchase price: $85,000 Cash invested: $25,000 2 Family Home in dire need of repairs, burst heat pipes, smelly carpets, old 70's paint colors and carpets, brought to almost like new with lots of elbow grease, patience and a little love What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

The roof is at least 15-20 years old and has typical fading and coloring so even if I had a bundle of the orIgInal shingles, it wouldn’t match.

For that kind of local color, you need Meetup.BestBruce Kowal

When I 1st met what turned out to be my best seller and lender when viewing his 7 plex in '05 I was driving a multi colored Geo with a wired down, crumpled hood. 

Asking even simple questions such as paint color, type of flooring, etc.  

Your electrician should have his " rough in " or wireing complete prior to your insulation then drywall, tape coat and at least two top coats of spackle then moldings or trim work, primer and first coat of color paint then your electrician can return to hang fixtures , switches, and outlets.

If you are a coloration, make sure you have registered your corporation with DC.http://realpropertymanagementdc.com/blog/item/71-washington-dc-rental-licensing-process

If you plan to resale (flip) the home and would like to sell it fast you should consider updating the kitchen and bathrooms if needed, you should stick to neutral colors inside and out (tile, carpet, stucco etc.) ad low maintenance landscaping.