I removed popcorn ceilings, painted all walls (inside and out), replaced and changed out light fixtures (inside and outside), furnished the entire home, and created a fun outdoor space (fire pit, grill, picnic area, outdoor games - including wiffle ball!).

So yes, ripping massive tax benefits of a 1031 exchange down the road is certainly a very attractive possibility.

A price that they will pay for the other half or sell their half, that way neither person can feel ripped off.

Normal wear and tear is not covered so painting you may or may not include.

Found another deal at 52 cents on the dollar, just needed a paint job, guess what?

I've used the Avail leases before and a lot of those pages are dedicated to required CA disclosures like the lead paint acknowledgement.

Mostly small things, biggest things have been a new electric panel, appliances for one unit, fresh paint for one unit, new garage doors.

Occupied side was in rough shape, carpet needed to be ripped out and holes all over the wall from tenants.

Sounds like you're at your wits end here so it may be like ripping off a band aid, just getting rid of all of them at once.

Paint and some small updates