We are doing several cosmetic repairs to the interior.

Once you have that conversation interiorly, then I would advise you seek an investor friendly agent and one with years of experience then said agent should be able to help you. 

If your partner decides to paint the interior, he should be paid for that work at a fair market value.

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I am however a seasoned sub contractor (over 20 years) specializing in custom works but well versed in all aspects of interior and exterior Carpentry.

Other than the woodwork and some flooring this house's interior left the 1900's in the 1970's. 

It's not a manufactured home, but they basically build a shell on slab using standard materials and you finish out the interior walls / decor yourself. 

Next thing you know he'll be cooking....and yes it is hard to remove and lowers the looks and value of the house and neighborhood......Curtains - up to him, you don't buy interior furnishings.....I suspect this guy is being 'nice' to take advantage of you.

Some of the other items, such as interior trim and interior painting we can handle separately.

Interior needs nothing.