to stretch out the amount of paint you have, and you'll wind up with a unique/custom neutral-ish/gray-ish color you can just use on all walls.If you want to keep a little color, keep 1 feature color wall in each of the rooms and paint the other 3 walls with a white or neutral.

I have an interesting question: I've been thinking about selling a duplex I've owned for 6 years or so. I have moved in/out of it several times, and depending on which unit had a lease, I'd move into the vacant side. ...

for those selling right now it sure is a unique opportunity.. i think though also its complicated enough that bigger players / developers /syndictors are going to benefit.  

The experiences of your fellow investors shouldn't be taken as advice due to the uniqueness of each situation, changes in legislation over time, and individual nature of each state's and city's existing processes.In general, any kind of written / documented notice is better than a verbal one.

@Matt LabellaAll else equal (it never is) I think nearby development is a good sign.That said, your situation sounds unique. 

It blew their property taxes up and was a fairly unique expense for that location in particular.

You want to start by putting out an I Buy Houses ad (only use unique wording so you stand out from other investor ads).

I bought my first deal this past May, a 3 story 4bed/2bath Victorian home. It is livable (no renovations urgent before moving in) , but in need of updating. Trying to get a mortgage as a 19 year old full time college...

Many owners without enough cushion went into default. 

I try not to overextend myself so if I'm wrong about an income-producing asset or if a large expense unexpectedly comes up, I have enough reserve cushion to ride out the storm.I have no idea where we are in the cycle today, but since it's been so good for so long, my planning premise is the downside is more likely than the upside.