A postcard addressed to the rental reaches the tenant, not the owner who decides who paints.
Painting play · Landlords
Rental turnover painting from landlords who repaint every move-out.
Every time a tenant moves out, the unit needs paint before the next one moves in, and landlords lose rent every day it sits empty. Spur finds owners with several rentals in your area, writes a turnover offer with fixed per-unit pricing and a fast turnaround, and mails it to their real mailing address.
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USPSFirst-Class
Victor RamosPO Box 1187Columbus, OH 43216Scan for per-unit pricing
Victor R. scanned your turnover painting card · 14 min ago
AI-written for this owner · Mailed in 2 days
2+ rentalsabsentee owners filtered by portfolio size
Per unitfixed turnover pricing landlords can budget
Mailing addressreaches the owner, not the tenant
The problem
Landlords repaint constantly. Most painters never reach the owner.
Landlords don't want a color consult. They want one standard color, a fixed price per unit, and a fast turnaround.
Many rentals were built before 1978. Owners need painters who follow the EPA rules, and many don't know who does.
How it works
From list to mailbox in one workflow.
Five steps to a pipeline of repeat turnover work.
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See it in Spur
A Dayton landlord list in Spur
Sample owners with several rentals in your service area. Names are partly masked.
Montgomery County, OHAbsentee owner2+ propertiesSingle-family + 2–4 unitsBuilt before 1990
- Victor R.Mails to Columbus, OH6 rentals · Dayton4 built pre-1978Lead-safe
- Ridgeview Rentals LLCMails to Kettering, OH11 rentals · 2–4 unitsPortfolio owner
- Linda & Ray C.Mails to Naples, FL3 rentals · OakwoodOut-of-stateBuilt 1950s
- Hassan A.Mails to Dayton, OH4 rentals · Belmont2 built pre-1978
- Brookstone PropertiesMails to Cincinnati, OH8 rentals · Huber HeightsBuilt 1980sPortfolio owner
AI draft for Victor R. · 6 Dayton rentals
YOUR 6 RENTALS IN DAYTON TURN OVER. WE REPAINT IN 48 HOURS.
Hi Victor, every day a unit sits empty between tenants costs you rent. We're a local Dayton crew that handles turnover painting for landlords and property managers.
Approve one standard wall and trim color once, and we'll repaint any of your units at a fixed per-unit price, usually in two days for a two-bedroom. Four of your properties were built before 1978, so we use EPA lead-safe practices and give you the paperwork for your records.
Scan the code for our per-unit price sheet. Call when a tenant gives notice and we'll schedule around move-out.
Gem City Painting · EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm · (937) 555-0145
Sample data for illustration. Your results depend on your market and filters.
Playbook
How to win rental turnover painting work
Rental turnover is some of the steadiest work a painter can get. Tenants move out year-round, and almost every move-out needs at least touch-ups and often a full repaint before the next tenant. Roughly one in three U.S. households rents, and many of those homes are single-family houses and small buildings owned by local landlords, not large management companies.
Landlords buy differently from homeowners. They want speed, because vacant days cost rent. They want predictable pricing they can budget, so a fixed per-unit price for a studio, a one-bed, and a two-bed works better than an estimate every time. And they want simplicity: one standard color they approve once, so every turnover matches.
Reach the owner directly. A postcard sent to the rental address reaches the tenant. Owner mailing addresses on record are often out of town or out of state. Grouping properties by owner also tells you which landlords have enough units to be worth a relationship.
Be ready for older units. Many rentals were built before 1978. The EPA's RRP Rule requires a certified firm and lead-safe practices when paint is disturbed in these homes, and landlords must give tenants the Renovate Right pamphlet before work starts. Owners who know the rules prefer painters who handle the paperwork.
Stay in front of them. A landlord may not need you for months, then need you within a week. A quarterly card with your per-unit prices keeps you on the list when a tenant gives notice.
Property managers are the other half of this market. Managers handle turnovers for many owners at once and choose vendors for speed, insurance, and paperwork. Mail them a vendor card with your per-unit prices, certificate of insurance on request, and lead-safe certification, and follow up each quarter. One manager can send more units than a dozen individual landlords.
15×return on a year of Spur Team from 6 turnovers at $1,450
One landlord can mean a dozen units a year.
- Spur Team: $49/mo billed annually = $588/yr
- 300 landlords × 4 quarterly cards on Team at $0.94 each = $1,128
- 6 unit turnovers × $1,450 = $8,700, about 15× your subscription
Example math. Turnover pricing and frequency vary by market and unit size. Run your own numbers →
One tool, not four
Spur vs. the usual way painters find landlords
What you needThe usual waySpur
Owners grouped by number of rentalsGuessing who owns what✓ Built in
Mail to the owner's real addressPostcards to the tenant✓ Built in
Per-unit pricing on the card"Call for a free estimate"✓ Built in
Quarterly follow-up on autopilotOne mailer✓ Built in
Lead-safe language for older unitsSame card for every building✓ Built in
Landlords by the numbers
Why landlords are a steady painting market
~1 in 3
U.S. households rent their home, many in single-family and small multi-unit buildings
Renovate Right
the EPA pamphlet landlords must give tenants before renovation that disturbs paint in pre-1978 housing
15×
return on a year of Spur Team from 6 turnovers at $1,450
FAQ
Landlord painting questions
How do painters get landlord clients?
Find absentee owners with several rentals in your area, mail them at their own address with fixed per-unit pricing and a fast turnaround, and follow up every quarter.
How much do painters charge for rental turnovers?
It varies by market, unit size, and condition. Many painters quote fixed per-unit prices for studios, one-beds, and two-beds so landlords can budget, with extra for repairs.
Do rental units need lead-safe painting?
If the building was built before 1978 and the work disturbs paint above the EPA thresholds, yes. The RRP Rule requires a certified firm and lead-safe practices, and tenants must get the Renovate Right pamphlet first.
Should I market to property managers too?
Yes. Managers handle turnovers for many owners. Mail them a vendor card with your per-unit pricing, insurance, and certification.
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