Is it "fair" to deduct a paint job (with receipts from a professional) from their deposit, if it's only from hanging pictures and a couple spots that need a touch up?

Thanks Doug, do you think if we go deal by deal and discuss a what percentage of profit we each get after is all said and done on each individually that would be a good way to go.Property 1: For example we looked at two properties yesterday one for sale REO for 149k needed a tone of work, completely gut and replace a 3/1, with minimal upgrades and the addition of a 1/2 bath, and a lot of "little" touch ups.

I was also considering the FHA 203k loan for the minor touch up and updates.  

If you self-manage, will do the paint touch-up yourself, etc. and you already work 60 hours a week it could take you two weeks to get it ready to show.

The $15,000 invested also paid for some needed touch ups to the house with flooring and paint.  

Thanks for clicking my first ever discussion post!I have been a tenant in numerous rentals and have learned some tricks for last second cleanups (lessors don't cringe). A product I have always loved is the Magic Erase...

*Trim molding around the island*Stairs*No shelves in pantry*Casing around the window*1 pendant light left to hang*Register vent covers and air vent under the island*Finish baseboard molding and register vent along the wall*Paint/Spackle touch up around the walls*Tile back-splash not finished*Cabinet hardware not installed*Lazy susan not attachedContractor: (sends me a copy of the bill) and says, "Ok we will address all concerns you have but will not do additional work like the steps until balance is paid"Signed,Please advise!!!

We do the first Touchup after the finishing stage.post 35 finishing beginsWith the arrival of the material we can announce for certain that finishing is ready to begin.

install interior doors, trim work (casing and baseboard), baseboards in carpet areasinstall all cabinetry template counters---- this is where we are ---prep for trim and door paint (spray crew)spray interior trim and doors (spray crew)install counters (preferably right now is the time to do this but it can be later) (kitchen shop)taping crew returns to do the first touchup (a lot of damage on walls from carpentry, deliveries, tools, etc).

Things I can predict are drywall touch-up, paint, caulking, etc.