Rental house remodeling receipt -- tax

Last year I have labor cost to paint the rental house, but didn't get receipt. It was paid in check.

One account said it has to have a formal receipt not the transaction on the bank statement or copy of the check.

How do I report this as deductible cost on schedule E?

Also if you pay someone over 600 a year you have to give 1099 form. Anyone knows how it works?

As a New landlord Appreciated your help.