@Kurt GranrothNo matter if your projections worked out they way you thought or what the S&P did I think you'll do well in your investing journey over the long term since you have the psychological make up that few investors do: 1. you put your investing thesis to paper and in a public forum to boot, which makes it hard to have rose colored glasses when looking back in hindsight; both for failure and success. 2.

Next get him/her to sign a purchase agreement on what you two agreed upon. dress a lawyer if you need legal help.

I know it is costly but you can get pre-colored siding that will save the cost of painting the first time. 

I went to their school which was slightly more expensive...end result is I passed the test with flying colors.

They can even paint the walls any color they want.I look to see what the current value of the property is and add about 10%. 

You may also want to stipulate what colors the tenants are allowed to use or have them approved by you before they purchase the paint.

@Alexandra Hughes If there is a way to have color coded name badges or additional flags to stick on the badges to identify what niche people are in, that would be really helpful for networking. 

All Sherwin Williams colors, the exterior is Ocean Fog, the inside, like all our rentals is SeaSalt in SuperPaint Satin.

the same goes with applicances..you deal with a higher tenant class who probably expects nice shiny new appliances..my tenants are happy if there's a fridge and stove...don't care about the color, condition, etc.

If you pull a switch or outlet cover you should be able to see the wire, aluminum will be aluminum in color.