Yes, that would have been converted to personal use for the time you were getting it ready to sell since it was no longer being rented or available for renting.
If the painting was part of the repairs, repairs are not deductible (patching a hole in the wall and painting it. Improvements such as counter tops or kitchen remodels are added to your cost basis.
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