It's easier to patch that way. 

More traps, patch up holes, tell your tenants to be extra clean when dealing with food. 

Patch it and paint it.

You already have the Farm Patch, and Chicken Oil Company is an iconic restaurant that should be open again soon.

She did move in two cats during her tenancy (with my permission after the fact), and the house was left in fairly good condition when she moved out:Most holes were patched (though some in the basement were missed).It was moderately clean but needed extra cleaning due to cat hair in the carpets.Minor issues included:A missing doorbell.Missing shower hardware.One of the window blinds needed replacement.A truck bed full of items left in the shed that I had to haul away.Since I was in a pinch between Christmas and New Year’s, I hired professional cleaners for a quick turnaround.

Colors, quality of paint, how much prep needed, holes patches etc. 

AB 2622 allows unlicensed professionals to handle jobs under $1,000, such as repairing gates, patching drywall, or fixing leaky faucets—saving you money without sacrificing quality.2.

How to patch Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

You can cover the wire mesh with drywall patches (they tape on wall and across the wire, white/paintable, different sizes) as the wire mesh is what will prevent the rats from eating their way into the property (the covering material is cosmetic only).

Your quote are all across the board because some could be patching the cracks (cheaper ones), while others could be re-doing the section of wall with cracks (expensive ones).