Some legitimate ways to pick up design ideas.

Annual MaintenanceMarch 1st Inspect all gutters and downspouts for damageClear debris from gutters Basement Inspection include sump pump test1st Major Rain  Inspect exterior of property for standing water Note any standing water within 6 feet of perimeterConfirm proper water flow away from foundationOctober 1st Inspect and clear gutters of debrisAny thoughts or suggestions are much appreciated.  

When calculating what size of AC a house needs, an AC professional uses a Manual J calculation which sets an interior design temperature of 75F. 

I'm often looking on Pinterest for ideas, but BP would be the perfect platform to create a resource for investors to share their completed projects and design ideas all over the country.

I feel like questions 2-6 are fair and legitimate questions that any wholesaler should be able to answer before they even attempt a contract.However, I feel like questions 1 and 7 are designed specifically to shut out a majority of the competition because most did not impose those barriers on you when you first started out. 

My designs will not be minimalist.

I began last fall and i bought business cards ($9.99 on Vistaprint) and then designed a big ugly postcard (yellow "We Buy Houses") and bought a list of absentee owners in my home town ($66) went back to vista print and sent out a mailing to 376 people ($189) got no responses sent it out again and got one call.

I need a new paint job on the exterior of a duplex.

I'm originally from Texas, but currently working as an architectural designer for renovation projects in New Jersey and New York.

Ft. lot, 2001 builtOffer price $195K (includes closing costs etc) in portland ORHoA $150 (includes exterior, yard)20% down ($39K)Potential rent $1500-$1600In my opinion, i'm just breaking even but I understand I'll be building equity etc..Do you guys think it's a wise investment?