For example you don't have your handyman bill you $700 for repairing the roof, some touch up painting and replacing a faucet.  

I rent out a upper unit condo The downstair neighbor is aggravating my tenant and myself.My tenant is moving out because of her I have had the police involved and don't know what else to do the association has been involved to and they informed me that her place is in forclosure so I realize why she is bitter.She also is mad at me because of some water damage that happened water heater leaked in her condo a couple years ago.I was going to fix the damage to her unit (ceiling,drywall and paint)3x3 area then she came to me with a $2600 bill for a new furnace I told her I will hand this over to my insurance and long story short the bylaws for the condo say i'm not liable so you could imagine how this all has come about.Ihave tried reasoning with her but its to the point now were I just don't want her talking to me or my tenants.Any help would be appreciated.

Maybe work with someone to cut grass, paint homes, maintenance type of things.

Obviously, I can't use it to pay my phone bill.One thing that you might not like: "sweat equity" is not allowed.In other words, if my property needs to be painted (which is does), I can not do it.

wait, you guys actually paint rentals????

. -- I spoke with my lawyer, and he simply advised not having them do anything too risky (painting 3rd story for example) and to have him sign an sub contractor agreement.

Althought the house was painted and carpets professionally cleaned before he moved in.

The PM company will also take care of turn-overs, so any painting/cleaning/maintenance that needs to be done will easily be handled. 

When I bought the place I start off painting and gardening and then when the **** hit the fan as stated above I had to stop due to funds.

I don't consider Paint a cap ex; I reckon that should a repair.