I know that area is not necessarily a great location, but I only have about 35-45k liquid capital to put down, and another 30-35k available for any remodeling (ideally I'd like to spend max 15-25k, but I figure I'd save another 15k extra just to be on the safe side.

Ideal would be for you to plan on moving in as you can get from multiple sources 10% down lending and great interest rates.

This would give me a Cash on Cash Return of about 9.5% and a total first year return of 104%.I know its not an ideal BRRRR because I can't my $10k down payment out but I do get $22k of equity for a $10k investment and a property that looks like it cashflows decently.   

They are not cheap but they will be able to get a replacement that will match the other doors in the complex.https://www.tchco.com/

I was just trying to clue in that slapping a coat of paint often creates a condition that is permanent and that brick should not be painted or ideal way of changing the appearance.

I can probably cut windows on the back of the bedrooms and get some light in via windows from the porch/staircase...but not an ideal solution.This being a foreclosure the bank is not going to provide survey, so I am ordering survey.

It would be ideal for ones that are formally educated in marketing and/or branding. 

I am typically opinionated on real estate actions.Just do what matches your goals or do what helps you feel better.

An ideal return on the investmentFocus on figuring out your exact needs/wants in a particular property.

Ideally I want to pursue something that will give me experience/knowledge that can be translated to my future real estate investing business.I've considered getting my real estate license and pursuing that career, although I live in NYC and real estate is highly competitve here from my understanding.