Painters often overestimate their value, so it’s crucial to get multiple quotes.

Typically 75% of rental income can be applied towards your DTI for qualification. 

(The floors are tile and terrazzo, so it is easy to clean up spilled paint.)We haven't gotten an estimate on the painting from a painter yet. 

He found it because he doubles as a painter and the seller wanted to get the house ready to put on the market in the spring/ summer.

Liquidated DamagesIf the Subcontractor fails to complete the work by the agreed completion date, liquidated damages of $[Insert Amount] per day will apply.

Knows real estate tax write-offs and how I can best apply them!

One of the REPS cases (I forget which off hand) they were basically like...petitioner states they spent 8 hours on X date supervising painters at the property and we find it highly unlikely that anyone would sit and watch paint dry for 8 hours. 

I assume any painter / handyman doing your turnover could do that kind of touch up in almost no time for almost no money.  

I now inform all prospective buyers ahead of time that I will send my painter in as a 1 time courtesy once they complete their move-in to touch up hallways.

When they apply is when you should confirm their identity.