Other than that for us, closing is like watching paint dry. 

Paint correction and detailing take hours of labor, materials, and a dust free environment.

Paint, new floors, drywall patching.

If I bought something for a specific reason on one of the units I put those materials toward that one where possible even if it could be argued that it was a general expense (like buying 5 gallons of paint for one project and using 2 gallons left over to paint a single room later at another property). 

The only upgrade I made to the condo while there was a fresh paint job that was done by my generous brother-in-law FOR FREE (minus materials) and the epoxy I handled myself in the garage.

Fresh coat of paint, new LVP flooring, landscaping, fixtures, some basic service, and deep cleaning- It was a total of $14,091, and it was from my pocket.

Then I pay her $35 for any manual labor like cleaning, leaf/yard clean up, painting, any easy household repairs that she is able to do. 

I feel the same way.I think we should be slow to paint everybody teaching notes with the same brush. 

I still paint ceilings flat white.

You navigated the legal complexities, negotiated like a hero, pressed to get your sellers there best outcome, and you made almost half as much as your CPA, an Electrician, nearly 2/3 what you could be earning if you did plumbing or painting as a living.......