They will charge extra for any extra work performed, but it could be much more beneficial than tying up that much equity in a partnership with someone you don't know.Also, if you ever do have a partnership, spend the money on the front-end with an attorney to get a sound operating agreement that makes the divorce less messy if it comes to that.

Steam cleaned the carpets, etc, and he determined there was no damage.

No one will roll red carpet for you except the ones who can benefit from your business and services.

I don't know your experience level but if you don't have time you could play the numbers game and carpet bomb the whole neighborhood.

Because your x-ray vision missed the broken sewer line, broken hvac, you thought those hardwood floors under the carpet were better than they really are, etc.

. +100sqft. 4bd/2bath. carpet throughout house. 

All new appliances, no garage, lvp floors + carpet upstairs.

For example, carpeting installed a decade ago likely has minimal worth especially if the new owner has plans to replace it.

I acquired the four-plex with varied levels of updates, but would need/want to paint cabinets, paint doors, trim, walls; if carpeted, replace carpet with LVP; replace faucets with modern faucets, etc.

If my cleaner/s take more time due to a messy house, I pay more for the clean.