Maybe a taste of the medicine is what that neighbor needs.

I called it "a nod and a nudge," a nod to the architecture, with a nudge in the ribs... respectful and tasteful, but not taking it overly seriously.My theory was simple: Everybody doesn't have to like it, but the right people need to LOVE IT... and it worked, every. single. time. 

I hope the experience is a really good one and gives you a taste of the game that makes you want more.

Just too far north for my taste.

Not being able to close on a deal with a seller will leave them with a bad taste in their mouth and turn them off to working with investors in the future. 

And because banks left a bad taste in my mouth after the condos failed, my thoughts where to pitch him on the idea of seller financing, with me doing a refi in 1-2 years to cash him out.

Unlike a designer who's only obligation and responsibility is to understand your tastes, learn about the genre and design criteria relevant to the market area you're buying in, etc. a RE professional whose worth his/her salt will only focus within his/her farm.

You have a bad taste in your mouth - I get it.  

I would think it's just a matter of taste- some people like the more modern look and some people like old stuff.  

The house has what the house has, you are welcome to upgrade it with my permission, in a professional manner with all improvements staying but this is a RENTAL not their personal house.You don't upgrade it for their taste but for the future rental value of the house.