So the free cash flow are all used to accelerate payment of his mortgages.He tells me his contracting business is in construction, mainly retail stores interiors and store fronts, and when business is slow, he sends his crew to work on his rentals, even extensive rehabs.

Unfortunately, We don't cover cosmetic interior maintenance such as chipped paint while tenants are in the unit, but if it bothers you, our handyman could be out next week and it would run about $50 an hour that he'd bill directly to you.

We fixed some concrete drainage issues in front of the house, painted the interior, fixed some minor siding issues, redid the stair steps, and 2nd floor hardwoods.

Some of the tasks depend on the management agreement, but an important tasks are occupied property visits, and these visits should include the property manager viewing the interior of the home.

Do you have the listing or some interior pics you could share?

I meet with them twice to see the interior, estimate my rehab budget, and just talk. 

And the pictures are not there so I can’t tell what the interior looks like.

The majority of our SOW included: cleanup, new roof, exterior siding and paint, flooring, interior paint, ceiling re-texturing, cabinet refinishing, counter tops, light fixtures, windows, doors, bathroom gut, and landscaping.

Renovated the property first by adding a new heating unit, and updating the plumbing and electric, did a new kitchen with ss appliances, new doors and windows, paint interior and exterior, finished the basement.

You've got to chisel it out, find and fix the leaks, redo the concrete, replaster the gypsum, redo the interior stucco, prime with metal or styrene primer and paint.