Also, if your ARV comps are flips, understand that as someone who is new to this, you might not have as much experience in what the neighborhood expects—color palettes, fixtures, finishes—which also influences value.

There's no substitute for boots on ground assessment as block to block varies.If you're using a good property manager they should be able to guide that for you. 

There is a pre-colored version that costs slightly more, but is a lifetime product.

“Avoid blocking air vents or shutting off HVAC systems for long periods.”

They can’t review the “hot” deal their broker just sent them because they’re too busy categorizing emails in color coded category’; they can’t attend the on line networking session because they need to switch over to a more detailed CRM system; they can’t visit the property going up for auction because their scheduled weekly garage cleaning is running overtime…..The Student – This person never feels they have enough knowledge, experience or education to properly evaluate an investment.

The poorest house on the richest block is where I started and have essentially remained. 

My advice: tighten your buy box to C/B blocks, underwrite on in‑place rents with a stress test, and line up a local portfolio lender plus a backup.

Also, what do the vehicles look like in the parking lot (Big SUV's, vehicles of the working poor, a lot of junk vehicles that don't run on blocks, etc...)

Three mountains all different complimentary colors.

Quote from @Scott Chilton: When a deal doesn’t fit the usual lending box, I like to pause and look at what’s really blocking it.