If you are going in blind and just looking around for people to do the work, it may take a little to gather quotes, pick who you want, then go back and have the contractor provide you will all the paperwork.

I wouldn't have asked for input/advice if I were to blindly push through this deal, esp. considering it would be my 1st.

@Alexander Felice - I see both points; however isn't there some sort of moral or ethical obligation to the neighborhood in which your rental units are present to not be blind to criminal activity taking place on your property?

However the lands owners seem to be using their places as a get rich quick method since blind announced the move.  

I wanted a pull out lazy susan for a blind corner and, again, asked for the least expensive one.

Unfortunately most Landlords have a lot of blind trust in their screening and don't know exactly how and where companies get their data from.

kinda broad advise as well as info about the property as well as the work.Going into this blind is going to be costly.What type of property is it?

If the sponsor is willing to connect you, there is nothing that replaces a conversation with someone who has already built that trust with the sponsor over time.Also, be careful not to get blinded by just the projected returns.

I included this because I don't want to see anyone blindly following advice just because you heard it from a so called reputable source.

I am accepting to pay for minor damages (blinds, wall paint)