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I bought a house in 2006 that came with renters. They’re moving out for the first time, and I’m wondering what to do! (In lots of things — getting a broker or not, renovating or not).

However, my main question is how things normally work. Say my apartment was in good shape, but needed painting, how does a landlord normally do it? Renters want to move in/out on the 1st, right? How does the apartment get painted in time? Or cleaned up? Or do landlords generally just bite the bullet and go a month without tenants? Seems painful just for a couple minor fixups.

Thanks in advance for any advice! (Or if you want an apartment …