We did most of the work ourselves and had contractors do the big jobs (pool, countertops, exterior paint).

I've seen them call out roof repairs, foundation repairs, broken windows, chipping exterior paint, wood rot, etc.

I'm getting charged for appx 15-20hrs for cleaning alone (no paint/repairs). 

You just have to clean the ductwork at the joints to get the dust off, then you can wrap it in foil tape, or there is a sticky duct sealer that you basically can paint on.

Upstairs was recently updated, downstairs also looks decent, needs fresh coat of paint. 

We will have to do some renovations (kitchen, flooring, paint, etc) and we are talking with a few contractors in the area now.

The age of the home is not as important as the age of the major components of the home, the roof, plumbing system, electrical system, age of paint and other building materials that may have lead or asbestos, variable expenses can creep up and kill an investment. 

I am looking for help to find designers for the gameroom and my PM mentioned a quote from a designer that its 10-12K for a basic game room with pool table/archade with painting/epoxy flooring.

Featuring updated electrical, new appliances, new interior/exterior paint, new millwork, & thoughtful finishes throughout.

We gave the entire home fresh paint, cleaned up floors and ripped up carpet (it has the original hardwood), and added new carpet to the living room and a runner to the stairs.