Off the top of my head we look at the roof condition, windows, exterior condition (rotting wood, broken siding, cracks in brick, etc), gutters and downspouts, yard and landscaping, general curb appeal / potential, grading, light fixtures, trim, doors, driveways, sidewalks, etc.4)We have flipped houses with foundation issues, mold damage, electric overhauls, etc, so it is not what you need to avoid per say, but being able to put a price-tag on issues and accurately estimate rehab costs and value after the repairs are completed.

Things that would add to the cost would be if you're doing the ceiling too, a lot of trim to paint, priming (I just use the behr paint with the primer already in it and it covers fine), a lot of fixtures to take down, holes to patch, etc.

It has a brand new roof, new siding, trim and rain gutters - but needs a new kitchen, bathroom and flooring.The paint is actually peeling away from the plaster on the walls and ceilings, but the plaster itself is still in good shape.They wanted $9,900 for the house, we offered $6500 and they accepted this morning.

I have considered doing semi-annual trimming of the shrubs etc but that's just because it's more problem for us if they get overgrown.

But instead they will replace entry way tile, paint the window trim because they don't like the color the previous board chose, etc.

I don't mind painting, too much, but I'd rather spend the day at the dentist than paint trim (baseboards, casings, doors, etc.).What would be a round figure to have the trim painted on a 1,000 sq. ft. house?

Any possible way to increase sunlight by trimming trees,bushes etc?

Fixing an abused 1980 ranch and while I like the current trim some is too damaged and duplicating the exact style not possible.

Maybe do a real good trim and clean up if you don't have to remove it.

@Glenn Primack, having too much cash buildup is certainly one of the better problems to have with your business.Upgrades can be from a mild aesthetic upgrades (refresh paint on the trim / light posts / mailboxes), more expensive renovations (landscaping, new garage doors, new air conditioners in units that need them), or major projects.