This is a conversion from a 1 bedroom to a 3 bedroom, so not a simple clean and paint.

Our existing home will need to have some minor repairs completed prior to attempting to rent out - paint, drywall repairs, etc. 

I've read (all my knowledge is theoretical) that tenants on government assistance can be really rough on properties (I also see that as painting with a broad brush) but the government assistance side of that is pretty stable income, and it doesn't seem terribly difficult to raise rent either, just requires 60-days notice instead of 30. 

I am in Baltimore and lead paint lawsuits are a big issue.

If you request a lead paint inspection and lead paint is found in the unit, a landlord can remediate (remove) all positive lead-paint components and be re-inspected.

Ducting is the 1/2 the size of a rain gutter and you can paint the ducts to match the current exterior.

So I have no experience with painting exteriors.  

Will be paint full, but at this point, I’m ready to walk away.

We even created a 'sight unseen' addendum to be included with every lease so tenants know that unless they asked for contingencies [ie: repaint entire home] the home is as-is, so they should not expect a freshly painted property unless they asked for it prior to signing the lease.

Depends on how extensive the remodel work is, a cosmetic flip paint, trim, cabinets, vanities don't trigger permits here in WA state.