They have painted, used power tools, measured and cut siding, placed trim, dug ditches, cut sheetrock, pulled carpet, filled dumpsters, swept roofs, raked yards, cleaned driveways and gutters, built walls, hung new cabinets, hung notices, sat in court, and so much more; if they knew it or not learned more hands-on Real Estate than any book could teach them.All that said, my 23 year old daughter wants to get into the business.

Here's the scenario:I am the Realtor/Investor (all cash)My contractor partner is going to act as the General for some items (plumbing/electrical/HVAC/Roofing/garage door/carpet) and will do the other work himself(roof tear off/siding/5 windows/exterior trim/interior trim,minor interior framing/1 full bathroom rehab/, ect.).

., cabinets, doors(19), and trim using oil-based paint.

I try to make my buy and holds special by adding granite, tile, hardwood, stainless appliances, new HVAC, and trim such as crown mldg and a three tone paint.

Or you could rip a short piece of flat trim to the thickness you can allow and do a similar treatment.BTW, Allure is a great flooring choice if you haven't put it in yet.

So I would not argue over the commission. but I would try to trim it down a bit.

He's getting these at a small discount, then taking out all of the old stained-wood doors and trim, the paneling, the old ugly cabinet, and the baths.

That being said, I have a couple questions regarding the exit strategy for my personal residence.1) Is it more beneficial to complete all the work, minor and major (IE: Windows, doors, trim, interior lighting, etc.) and try to sell for top value while obviously putting a bunch of money into it?

If you break out each item its really, really easy to say "that's too much, I'll trim that" and then you're down to 30% of rents.Even brand new roofs and furnaces need replacement someday.

And trim, same as posts or different?