The painters used a spray gun.I just placed the new rock over the old rock on the fireplace and it just changes the look completely.When it comes to the numbers I think your calculations are off a little. 6% on 175K is like 10.5K + $2500 in closing

Paint and painters caulk can be had for reasonable prices and when applied with a skilled hand is awesome.3.

Or one of them to hire their loser painter nephew who painted a wall one time so they can help him out.

It's relatively inexpensive and I've found some quality roofers, electricians, plumbers, painters and handymen.I don't use craigslist and homeadvisor anymore.

You'll need a plumber, an electrician, a carpenter, a painter, HVAC, etc.

From plumbers to painters to contractors which could come in hand down the line.

A painter is going to charge you ~500/coat on the cabinets.  

I had a folder for receipts for building supplies, etc, another for money paid to vendors like plumber, electrician, painters etc., and another for things like mileage, and another for depreciation schedules. 

Not sure if you found a painter yet or not but, we used Tylon Rankin on our rent house and he did a great job. 

Does anyone have any general contractor or painter/ drywall/counter top contacts here in Fort Worth with rehab experience that they want to pass along???