In the office building where I work, we were able to shave about 10% on lighting expenses by allowing the janitorial staff to clean during the day (and make noise in the early evenings) so the building goes dark at night.

I would say a Gray-not too light or not to dark

I would love to evict her because she has broken several rules in the lease such as letting people smoke in my rental and her destroying things. 

Don't blow smoke; almost everyone can tell and you just look dumb.

I would lose the awnings; those metal awnings always look incredibly dated, and unless you are in the south where there's fierce sun, they make it dark inside.

.- Change all kitchen / bath, garage and outside outlets to GFCI, depending on jurisdiction sometimes we change to separate circuit on Arc Fault breakers- Move Microwave to separate circuit- Add hardwired smoke / carbon detectors to code- Add Air hammer arrestors to fridge, D/W, Laundry- If replacing windows, ensure all new windows meet egress.Well be wrapping up tile, flooring, and swapping out the light fixtures next couple days!

The bullet points I listed will be bullet points that reflect how you would like the building to be in order for YOU to provide a (like I said) hospitable environment for all.Some folks prefer non smoking apartments.

The before picture isn't the best but the walls were a dark carmel/brown color with a red horizontal stripe.

The inspector said that as long as they have a smoke+carbon dioxide alarm, windows that can open up to 20"x24" (in case of fire and for escape) and the average person can stand upright with ease, then the owners can consider the two rooms in the attic as two bedrooms.

(Your other renter is bothering me with his smoking outside, barking dog, obnoxious kids.)The rates and terms are far superior on loans.