My house had aluminum siding but i had to sand, scrape and repaint it which probably cost me $2500 doing it ourselves. 

So the deposits on the C-class rental can actually be equal to the deposit on a home renting for twice as much.The lower priced rental will also be a smaller floorplan with tile and laminate flooring instead of carpet, which saves on carpet cleaning and new carpets, and repainting on a pure sf basis.

Wanted to do an FHA but the appraiser said the bilco doors needed to be repainted, about 15 ft of baseboard was missing the covers, and a shutoff valve was leaking.

They are now proposing on spending $2k on the entrance sign, even though you can repaint it for $100 and it would be just as good.

I also am usually renovating, so the wood will be repainted anyway. * if you’re in MA or CA, the rules change... much more strict.

It required very little rehabing expenses, the most expensive being repainting of the whole interior.

Here is what we are doing...Re key home to make new tenant keysClean up and shape the landscaping and trim tree in rear of homeRepair exterior wood - Repaint all exterior siding and trim.Repair gate / fence leading into backyardReplace all kitchen cabinets with new cabinets - Paint white, then antiqueNew st steel stove, dishwasher, and vent a hoodNew countertops (kitchen)New wood laminate flooring in 2 living areas and hallway - 1st floorNew tile floor in downstairs bathroomNew vanity and sink in downstairs bathroomTile walls around tub to replace old tub surroundNew brushed nickel light fixtures and fans throughout the homeNew carpet and pad on stairs and upstairs hall and bedroomsNew tile floor in upstairs bathroomNew vanity and sink in upstairs bathroomTile walls around tub to replace old tub surround upstairs bathReplace old / damaged sheetrock where needed (mostly downstairs)Repaint all ceilings throughout homeRepaint all doors and trim throughout the homeRemove all wallpaper and paint all walls standard neutral colorsReplace all interior and exterior doorknobs and looks to new brushed nickel look to match lights and fansReplace all cabinet pulls and knobs with brushed nickel to match door knobs and lights/fansLicenced plumber to repair and service all plumbing fixtures / pipes to ensure no leaksLicensed HVAC technician coming to service and clean the heat and air to ensure it is working property."

If it's an older home, it hopefully has hardwood floors....then it's just repainting a room or two when people move out.  

My property managers in NC explained that they do not charge security deposit for paint, ever, even after 1 year, so if there is damage to the wall, they will charge for the repair, including to repaint that portion, but not for any touch-up or repaint.  

I would clean out the junk in the pole shed, clean the interior, repaint a neutral color, replace carpet and other light rehab tasks.