it's also color coded, so you get kind of a bird's-eye view of GENERAL trends in the dfw area.

Keep your money seperate from the rental prop money and any costs of improvements too. The

A door needs replaced, the whole interior needs painted: some is normal use, some is not.Some of the popcorn ceiling is really dirty, so will get painted, too. The

Research your market and qualify your tenant with a fine tooth comb. :)

The Fair Housing act states that it is unlawful to refuse to rent to a person because of that person's race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin so I think you should be good.

Is there a special paint, any recommendations on colors, sheen, or cost effective alternatives?

Usually each type will have it's own color: orange for cable, red for elec, blue for water, etc.

Added a pop of color and really draws your eye.

Anyway, add some colorful plants/flowers in the landscaping bed by the front of the house.

I am aware of the risks, I provide disclosures, disclosures, disclosures, I close through escrow, I order a title report, escrow records the warranty deed, I don't use quit claim deeds, I am aware of every one and every entity that might have an interest in the property, I don't let someone stay in the property after they have sold and collect rent from them, I don't miss any payments, I have insurance changed to my name, I have access to the lender if I need it, I make the payments directly to the lender so I can make sure the payment gets paid, I take care of any problems with the city or county regarding weeds, waste, etc, I don't let the house sit vacant, I have backups in the event of a Due on Sale call which I've had 2 in 25 years, I don't believe in "Due on Sale Insurance" or "Tooth Fairies" or "Unicorns Farting Rainbows", all of which are amusing but don't in reality exist, I realize that if I screw up and miss payments it affects the sellers credit and can result in a lawsuit, I have a tightly written contract, I am well funded and I understand the law.