Whether it's weakness, laziness, incompetence, predatory or something else is debatable, but I don't see it as a positive. 

Stainless v. white is still an internal debate, but one I can defer for now.

My husband and I have been debating if that was the right choice. 

Thanks for bringing this thread back to life.Without getting into a debate about "stealing houses," I caution the would-be adverse possessors that have not fully researched their state's statutes and case law and are unprepared to first thoroughly investigate the facts, pay all current and back taxes and prepare for trial prove up, then stay away from this acquisition technique.I lost my first two cases; one to a competing APer.

These methods may not be for all but have worked very well for me over the last decade + I've been investing, and I welcome any counter arguments since different views intelligently debated are what makes this site great and ultimately leads to smart investment decisions IMO.Man, that was novel more than a short story ... 

You unintentionally started up an old debate, @Rafael Norat, you can read a lot more here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/304...Personally, I'm in the gray camp, and I like Benjamin Moore's Revere Pewter HC-172.

I'm debating on eliminating carpet completely and installing something more durable to last long term.

I'm glad you decided to start now instead of waiting 10 years...I had a similar debate with myself about a year ago but opted to buy my first buy & hold back in April instead of waiting.

To clarify, I'm not debating the point of allowing pets.

Not interested in debating NRA points with anyone.