Make sure to buy the painters tape and prep the area thoroughly.

Call property managing companies and even large apt tract owners to get their painters info.

Her attention to detail, helpfulness, and professionalism are excellent, and she and her daughter Whitney, who is now our property manager, did everything that we needed done remotely such as meeting painters at the house to get bids, letting workers in for repairs, meeting with the inspector, etc.

HVAC guy does the HVAC, painters do the painting, electrician does the electrical, etc.

Upgrades to the home you may want will also not be on this report, therefore, you must walk the home and decide what you want upgraded and repaired.Get at least two quotes, 3 is best.To save money, and if you have the time, you may consider hiring individual subs for each item, a painter, a carpet layer, a tile installer, a landscaper, etc.

I once had a painter quote $400 to paint the inside of a 1,056 sq ft home with vaulted ceilings. 

Any referrals for painters, handymen are welcome.  

I had to manage the hell out of that situation too.Right now I cobble together a small force of: my contractor for plumbing/electrical, but he's often busy and not very fast, my painter, who is quick but limited, and a house cleaner for deep cleans between tenants.Oh Lordy, where do I find the ideal handyman who wants to stick around, knows what to do, and is sane?!?

Thanks everyone for the kind wordsDavid G - We used Glidden Duo, Its a Paint and Primer combo my painter suggested.

As the years progressed, I hired a full time employees and a painter on an as needed basis.