We do the whole place in the same material (these are all apartments) and people love it, just like if someone put hardwood through the whole house. 

Some ideas we had were:- daycare - gym- breweryBasically the people that are renting it now are leaving and we want to put something there that can generate more cash flow.

Welcome to BP Jordan,These forums are a great place to learn and meet people, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned investor.

Hello,All else being equal (other than the 2022 tax abatement for the gray’s ferry property) what area do people think would appreciate more and offer best rents?

I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.LEGAL PROTECTION: By placing your assets in an LLC, you are legally separating them from your personal assets.

This is where I see so many people get caught up and are never able to actually pull the trigger on an investment property.  

Yeah, real estate makes a lot of people's eyes glaze over.

You will never see, hear or speak to these people again, no matter how friendly of a person you are.

I guess if I were doing regular unfurnished rentals, I might go with a gray as people are recommending- more trendy than beige now.

I have been telling people for years now that it is not just ok to buy investment property before your primary residence, but I prefer it.