What paint color and finishes are you all using for interiors? 

If you can make it look inviting, not cluttered and use color without it being distracting, a little furniture, not too much, it gives buyers a perspective on whether their things will fit.

I would imagine most of us don’t use the word “colored” or “negro” anymore….. we don’t call a motorcycle a bike or a car a buggy.

What "Goodies" were in it.Apparently you survived the encounter--you might not have with everyone.Maybe your potential renters are seeing something in/about these men that you are missing.Maybe it's as simple as a gang hand sign, or a gang method of dress, hairstyle or color of clothing.Maybe it's some particular 'Body Language" of the "Street" that you are totally unaware of.Maybe it's the pronunciation of a certain word that clues them in.People from the area also may know one or more of these men and know their past history and present "Activities" but not say anything to you about it.Some of these areas in Los Angeles are extremely well kept up--but still have bars over the windows--for a reason.Good Luck!

What I would do to soften the look a bit would be to add colorful, woodsy decor.

Fall colors bring many to the area as well.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Cape Coral.

Meaning that if you have a fourplex and are able to get $1,200 in rents for all the units you will be at $4,800 X75% =3,600 In this example you would pass the self-sufficiency test with flying colors.

However, each has its own quirks as to length of time, “color of title” or “claim of right” situations, etc.A.P.is the method of obtaining title of last resort.

It also depends on the type of wood.Stain can be light or can be dark or in between, so that's a color decision to be made by the owner.