Would you have your painters paint?

Is that something you'd want to get from the property management co. to do or something to hire a regular painter for?

Personally, I do it as early as possible; because my painters also sub-contract a lot of the finishing work, they'd rather paint with the house empty and then touch up the paint after all the rest of the work is done than to have to paint around finishings.

Originally posted by Harrison Painter: Before you do anything, I would talk with your tax adviser as to what is best for your personal situation.

I'll get better pics this weekend as I'll be posting this for rent on craigslist next week.Here is an approximate expense list:$18k purchase price$1k closing cost ($450 higher because of sneaky listing agent)$1200 HVAC so far, about $1500 this spring for new AC install$400 paint (5 gal buckets, extra to be used on next house)$400 painter$350 Kitchen-Fridge, range hood, garbage disposer $150 Copper to replace stolen water lines myself$100 Plumber to install water shut off$200 Misc-cleaners, light bulbs, little stuffSo all told I should be around $23,500 into this place.

- Harrison Painter

~Harrison Painter

Police, painter, plumber, preacher, physician, prostitute etc.

normally "management fees" are 10% of the rent. since you are not renting the unit for them, you can charge more if you can/want, act like a general contractor.good luck trying to find a licensed and insured painter and "cleaner". bonded, MAYBE. how exactly are you going to "vet" the contractors?

I once had an experienced painter fall off of a 20ft ladder.