Dan is dead on that the last 2 weeks before launch can cost more than a bad paint color ever will.

In particular, if you have a lot of units, you can stock multiple combinations of colors to install "checkerboard" floors for great visual impact in a large kitchen or sunroom.

So when you pick colors, finishes and materials the question always is what design choices are - popular with 90% of the people AND - don't offend anybody.In other words, avoid polarizing choices, even if some people absolutely love them. 

Totally agree with a lot of what David shared above and I’ll add a little color from a pure tax-planning angle since you’re asking the right question early.Charles, the key thing to internalize is that with flips, the IRS isn’t asking “how do I avoid taxes,” it’s asking “did you report this correctly as ordinary income.”

They tracked each renovation task and ensured there was no "specification creep" (adding upgrades or features that weren't in the original budget).Colors and styles: My clients and I visited new-home builders and saw the colors and styles they used in new construction.

Depending on your price point, you may not need to have brand new HVAC, electric, and plumbing--just functional and reliable.The best bang for your buck is to update colors and styles. 

You can make quick notes and checklists, and you can color-code the entire note to organize your tasks visually.  

Hi Wesley, can you shed some more color on the property condition and current rent?

I would say only 1/2 would make it thru their quality check for size and color.  

If you don't have color in your house, add it in your images (example in comments).