I could see how logically, you should be able to depreciate 700/2000 sq ft, and of course if you have to repaint bedrooms, replace a toilet, etc those expenses can be written off against the income. 

-Repainted kitchen and cabinets.

Start eviction proceedings on the smoker (and I know how hard they can be in CA), then recarpet and repaint her unit, perhaps hire a deep cleaner, and rent out both to new tenants.

Hi everyone, I purchased a 2 bed and 2 bath townhouse in Kennesaw, GA for $245k which I renoed to 2 beds 4 baths, finished the basement, added counter tops and repainted.

Question is - is it worth remodeling everything (gutting kitchen and bathroom) and repaint etc … and keep it all in a budget of $5-7k on top of the initial costs (MH+land) *ultimately is this a good deal,  ?

Has anyone known a painter who recommended just doing touch up work rather than a complete repainting?

He has been asking for a re-paint of the whole townhome which is only two years old (and he has been living there for this whole time) after I started the conversation.

It's right before closing and you discover thousands in lost rent your first year, missing deposits, an entire apartment painted in flat black that will cost you a month of lost rent AND the cost of repainting, etc.No, your estoppel should be collected during the inspection phase so you have an opportunity to identify problems and negotiate a remedy or walk away from the deal.

All rooms in house repainted.

Powerwashing a house is much quicker and cheaper than repainting, and often gives great results.Hmm I see now "apartments only"... then maybe powerwash cars, buildings, etc.