Dishwasher in a small rental?

[Darren Finan]

I’m closing on a duplex this week that needs a complete renovation. After Reno I’ll rent each side out for 1,400-1,650. 952 sq ft each side, 2 bed 1 bath. So kitchens are pretty small with limited space...is a dishwasher really necessary? I do plan on installing granite countertops/backsplash and canned lighting so it’ll be fairly nice.

[Pat L.]

Do it..We now have dishwashers in all units we rehab as the tenants are NOW higher end & appreciate them plus rents are $300-$400/month more now.

We did it in a small complete kitchen rehab & when another much larger unit came available the tenant took one look & declined to take the much larger unit because it didn't have a dishwasher. 

I squeezed it in & recessed the stove into the old mudroom.

Before 

AFTER