I’ve been reading about simply scanning obituaries, crossing your info on accessors site for ownership of real estate and then contacting family but that seems like a small shot in the dark.

However, Pasadena is full of older houses that need some modern amenities and features, like higher ceilings, smooth ceilings, new flooring, double pane windows, modern appliances, modern paint colors, etc. 

A tenant in one of my duplexes moved out under the cover of darkness late June.

This house was roughly the same size and had the same color scheme, the same floors and even the same granite counters.

If anyone has recommendations for a grey color for the wall and a trim that goes well that you use please tell me!

After this I am totally in the dark!

So instead of a machine painting a room-a longterm solution to turn walls into screens where they are protected more from abuse and can have colors change by hitting a button.

I haven’t paid much attention to brands because I just look for deals on darker colored planks. 4.2mm is the thickness I’ve got on clearance quite a few times.

Yes I get the whole "dark art" perception that comes with the 1031 exchange. 

It has been proven to me over many years that is a dark and dangerous road.In our leases, it states that if the maintenance issue (lets use clogged toilet or sewer main) is a result of normal wear/tear or lack of owner maintenance, the charge rightfully belongs to the owner.However, if the tech pulls out a toothbrush or Barney the Dinosaur out of the drain, the full charge belongs to the tenant.