Painter wanted $1500 to fix and paint.  

Really good painters can make them look fantastic, though a typical painter won't do a good enough job that I'd be happy with it.

We have had a couple snags though, our painters and cabinet/counter guy bailed on us.

I'd appreciate recommendations of handymen, general contractors, painters, house cleaning services in South King County near Kent, Auburn, Covington.

Thanks, @Ethan Painter.

We have fix and flips going in 12 states along with 10 to 12 homes new constructions at anyone time.. that's  12 dig out guys.. 12 Architects we buy plans from.. 12 municipality we buy permits from ( this gets a little much)  12 foundation guys framers siders insulation ,, electricians, plumbers , roofers painters flooring and counter companies.

House was so filthy when they moved out that it took me a full day ( only 1600 sq ft) to clean, and had to hire painters at $1500 to clean up all the walls.

For example, if a painter is going to cost you $15/hour, then you need to ask yourself, "Am I looking for a $15/hour job?" 

Now, I don't know your background, maybe you are a great carpenter, plumber, painter or whatever; but even if your awesome at doing rehabs yourself, by all means keep a close eye on those performing work, but It sounds like you want to invest in real estate, so focus your time and brain power on that and find more deals and scale up!

Then WCI has something like 10-13% on painter, plumber, electrician, other average at 15-20%, carpenter at 35-50% and roofer at 80-120%.