If we were lazy we would have paid 2,800 for a painter (1st painter) but we ended up going with a much cheaper one that fit our needs and could even do other stuff for us we needed done.

Of course this depends on the place- you wouldn't want to rent a unit w/ wall to wall carpet to a painter, probably!

I got a painter's suit and went to town vacuuming.

We are fortunate that our painter is licensed and EPA certified and we get the required paperwork prior to work commencing and we also provide the disclosures required by law to the new occupants.

That way establish a small network of plumbers, electricians, painters, floor personnel.

There is baseboard and window/door trim that is white; some other color for walls and ceiling) My gut feel is that this is expensive.Any input, including positive experiences with handyman or painters you've used would be much appreciated.

I handle all my own routine low-level maintenance and have working relationships with a local drywaller, a painter, a plumber, an electrician and an HVAC guy in case any big projects arise.For the security deposits, I set up a separate savings account at my local credit union and do the "set it and forget it" mentality.

Virtually no student loan.I currently work as a painter in a local painting company for my 9-5I attended a $50 weekend workshop this past february and saw a lot of red flags despite not really knowing much about real estate.

@George P.I got the painters off AngiesList, and I got quotes from three granite guys who have storefronts in our neighborhood.

Between them we have house painters, an electrician, a floor layer, and connections to get some of the supplies at cost.