All of the painting professionals we use say that flat is the way to go, but I'm wondering if this is because they know they are going to get a full paint when the tenants move out because after a year of living, there's no way just touching up will be sufficient. 

@Bob Floss II we are currently just looking for a full investment to rent out with a property manager.

I also accept direct messages.What I am looking for in an Agent Ability to set me up with a daily email alert with new listings to the MLS + price adjustmentsAbility to recommend me contractors(roofers, plumbers, electricians, etc)Ability to provide comps for properties that I am interested in.Knowledge about the areaWhat I will provide to the agent I will not ask you to lowball on a bunch of housesI am okay with you sending the listing agent a informal offer to save time from having to draft a full contractYou will get a client who is an experienced investor.

They DO NOT pay full value.

Was able to step foot in 100's of homes, from track home developments, to restorations on some vintage houses, to full on multimillion dollar estates.

I've been to Hastings a hand full of times.

Can you imagine a whole shopping center with Safeway, Grocery Outlet, Hair Solone, McDonald's, Tire Shop, Auto parts store, your friendly real estate office, etc all GONE with all the residences houses full of memories and the roofs over everyone around their head is/could be GONE in a matter of a few minutes.

I had a tenant complain of a mouse and her garage was so full of stuffit was like a rodent haven.

Being ready to go full time was different. 

Vacancy rates can be found from property management companies and several public real estate websites.