I am currently planning a remodel on a duplex in Olathe, KS. It is in need of an exterior paint job and replacement of siding and some wood rot. Eventually I would like to remodel one of the units and would like to st...

To gain more knowledge on appraising and helping our business:I'm assuming, based on the main thing we all discuss and learn here on BP which is real estate investing that your business will focus somewhere in investing which always leads to repairs.For the knowledge I'd suggest connecting and maybe working as a painter or handyman, or just an intern/shadow for a General Contractor {they know how much things cost, they know how to negotiate, they know real estate.}

I’m looking for a reliable painter for a 1550 sqft house in the DFW area.

And to top it off:Very little furniture, lots of dump runs, sometime the grass and landscape get neglected for a couple weeks, always sweeping and vacuuming up dust, painters tape stuck to your clothes, joint compound imbedded into your jeans, tools scattered around the house, half a wall is opened, trim isn't done....

It's like saying the cost of hiring painters or tilers are high.

I'm estimating that with my labor, plus some cheaper labor (friend who is a contractor/painter), it would probably cost $15,000 to do this.

My painter quoted me higher then normal because there is wallpaper in the entire house that I want removed.

.- my painter/drywall guy/cleaner husband/wife team, who charge me the same whether it takes 1, 2, or 3 coats of paint to cover the nasty colors a former landlord allowed- the floor refinishing guy, who has done a good job on 8 or 9 floors this year.

partNumber=18108-90-254853&langId=-1&storeId=10151&productId=3178781&catalogId=10051&cmRelshp=req&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1Runs about $20 and you can get 2-3 coats on a normal countertop.The quality of the finished product depends on your painting skills - I have never personally used the stuff because I'm a terrible painter.

Next week I'm going to have a painter come in and paint the living room, kitchen, and both hallways.