He is mowing the lawn, but he is not taking care of trimming the bushes and trees.

Thanks much for your input.You really think someone good would pick out materials, paint colors, floors, cabinets, vanities, fixtures, doors, trim, etc... for $1000? 

Then I call to verify the TRIM values they have and tell them that I am an investor since the homestead will not apply in my case so that I get the actual values.

i.e. framing new closet doors in the bedrooms, to 60" width, which is all fine and good, except that he didn't take into account the trim, and I had to make some custom barn style sliding doors.The probate was a deal that our agent had in the pipeline from January till June, they just hadn't cleaned the house up, nor taken it through probate by the time we looked at it.Best of luck to you on your flip!  

Have had several 30 year old Moen/Delta valves rebuilt -- change out the trim and looks like a brand new shower or tubshower valve was installed.  

yard has drainage issuesno driveway or garage will hurt when rentingkitchen is carpeted and has really dated countersSince I am putting most of my effort into the other house, I contracted out a lot of work: painting (walls, ceilings, trim), floors (if we need to refinish), roof (of course), carpets (stairs and all of second floor).

Things like trim, painting and tile are relatively easy for anyone that is somewhat handy.  

But it did think about brk and should have gone long on that stock and trimmed my mullet....that would be my do over, long on Berkshire, shorter in the back...

I currently live their but we are looking to leave as soon as possible because its just not a place were I want to raise my son.I refinished the floors, replaced some doors, did some trim, completely remodeled bathroom, completely remodeled the kitchen, new fixtures, new electrical in the hallway, new drywall in the hallway, and the list goes on.

Use that one time consultation to define:- An interior paint color scheme (walls, trim, ceiling);- A cabinet/countertop color and type;- Flooring types/styles/colors (carpet, vinyl, hardwood, tile)- Specific finishes (lights, fans, plumbing fixtures, etc)- AppliancesOnce you've defined all these things (I call them all "finishings"), you can use the same ones in *EVERY* house.