Re-painting the place a lot more costly.

I have gone into each property i have bought knowing i was going to be putting money into it, whether its a new roof, furnace, hot water heater, bath, kitchen, floor refinished or total re paint , and some times a few of the above. but i knew those costs going into it and allowed for them in my numbers. if you do not do your do diligence and allow for it, then you will not make money.

At first I thought it just needed simple cosmetic work; repair some of the tile floor and repaint the house.

I had to replace 4 refrigerators, 2 stoves, repaint 3 units, redo flooring in 1 unit, and on top of that had to start a eviction the first week I bought the property.  

I plan to have a professional come in to repaint the unit.

Some suggestions would be to repaint, paint the brick, I would go white trim outside and a gray body, or another fairly neutral color.

The house itself is charming but could use a repaint.

Outside of that I have a small section of the exterior that is wood paneling that needs repainted, the majority of the exterior is brick or stone and in fine shape.I was planning on finishing up the remaining work and selling this coming summer, but have just gotten engaged and will be needing a bigger house.  

Would you have to invest money to re-rent it to someone else. repaint, new stove, etc?

The Continental GT is a repaint.