It is a light enough gray that you can paint the walls and ceiling the same color, avoiding ceiling cut-in. 

Many of these can rent for 0.8% to 1% of the purchase price, depending on the neighborhood class you're comfortable with.Some of my favorite rental neighborhoods in Marion County include:EagledaleRiversideCrown HillMapleton-Fall CreekLittle FlowerIrvingtonFountain SquareBates-HendricksI hope this gives you a clearer picture of the market.

My Oregon one went from a risky but possibly great investment to arguably our family's favorite. 

Instead of saying anything about value or working for free apply to jobs of interest in the industry.There are entry level jobs in construction, leasing, maintenance, CSR jobs, etc... where you can get paid to learn.If you are smart you can learn, move up, and continue investing in properties personally.Wholesaling is not my favorite approach.  

We did quite well in the Timber game in the 90s Owned many thousands of acres of Timberland during that time its a great industry one of the favorite things I ever did beat the heck out of rental houses LOL

I'll DM you some of my favorite lenders!

You still get to do your screening and refuse anyone, in a legal manner, that fails your legal criteria.My favorite:  A family of two adults, 4 children, and 2 dogs. 

They called asking about paint colors, about scopes of work (years after closing), contractor referrals, etc. 

If nothing else, this market cycle has shown many partners' true colors.

I was listening to the BPMoney podcast my favorite one, and @Scott Trench got under my skin by saying that Americans are wealthier today then in the past.