If your door casings are wood or MDF make sure they're trimmed 1/2" or a bit more above the floor. 3.

They'll tape and/or paint all the corners, trim, windows, doors, and ceiling lines so all you have to do is walk in and roll everything in between. 

Mistakes, drips, runs, splatter, painting ceilings, trim, carpet accidentally will cost 3x the time and $ it took to pay them to screw it up in the first place.  

Check foundation, look for cracks in the drywall especially around doorframes, check framing, check roof, check for mold, check for rotting wood (tub surround, toilet base, flooring, under sinks, inside cabinets, the deck, eaves, trim)).2.

Ceiling, 'ceiling white' and doors and trim in semi gloss white.

So do I use the projects feature and then just set up individual expense accounts for things like framing material, trim labor, electric service, and sales commission?

I have a rental that I’ve owned for six years that has lots of exterior wood trim.

For large tasks and project milestones (rough-in, framing, drywall, doors & trim, painting, etc) I build a Gantt timeline using a scheduling tool. 

All new fixtures. 5000 Replace improper basement ductwork 3225 A/C coil and condenser 3200 Stairway into basement - bring up to code 2250 Washer/Gas Dryer (stacked) 1800 Paint throughout 1500 Transfer taxes 1200 New carpet - stairs and both bedrooms 1000 Gas water heater 800 new fridge 800 Exterior paint 800 Demo/creation of fridge location 725 Replace wood rot along roof line and cap with metal 700 Roof coating 700 new gas stove 600 Trim repair, doors for both closets, door for 2nd bedroom 500 Window blinds throughout 300 Minor siding repair - rear 200 New screens 150 Total costs 34200 Offer ALL CASH 21799

Trim hedges, mow lawns, plant flowers and haul away any junk from the yard.