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How much difference can paint make? (Before + After Pic)
#5 House Hacking Contributor
- Realtor
- Reno, NV
Love a good, simple cosmetic renovation.
This was a new ceiling fan, paint, and some furniture from Wayfair/FB Marketplace.
It's nice when you don't have to bust down walls or do anything too crazy!
P.S. I know the furniture looks a bit unorganized... (it's a student rental and it makes a little more sense in person).
Curious to hear the best "bang for the buck" renovations that some of you have done!
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#5 Multi-Family and Apartment Investing Contributor
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I think paint, fixtures, flooring and landscaping provide solid returns. The paint job in the pic is really outstanding.
#5 House Hacking Contributor
- Realtor
- Reno, NV
Thank you very much!
100% agree. My go to is: Paint, outlets, fixtures, flooring, and appliances.
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Real Estate Agent Nevada (#S.0200197)
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Love this!! What color gray did you paint!? I’m having hard time picking one and this looks great
#5 House Hacking Contributor
- Realtor
- Reno, NV
Chic Grey from Behr :) My go to!
Looks really good in areas with a lot of natural light.
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Real Estate Agent Nevada (#S.0200197)
- 415-233-1796
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Quote from @Jake Andronico:
Love a good, simple cosmetic renovation.
This was a new ceiling fan, paint, and some furniture from Wayfair/FB Marketplace.
It's nice when you don't have to bust down walls or do anything too crazy!
P.S. I know the furniture looks a bit unorganized... (it's a student rental and it makes a little more sense in person).
Curious to hear the best "bang for the buck" renovations that some of you have done!
Looks amazing, Jake!
What did you do to update the fireplace?
The best bang for my buck on some home renovations are similar to the upgrades you pictured above. I went for the same neutral feel by painting my common area walls classic grey with white ceilings. The only thing I did differently was LVP flooring instead of carpet in heavy traffic areas (entire main floor, bathrooms/laundry room, and hallways). Carpet was certainly the cheaper option upfront, but I am planning on keeping the unit as a long term rental, and felt the durability of the LVP was worth the cost.
#5 House Hacking Contributor
- Realtor
- Reno, NV
Just some paint!
And yes, honestly the carpet will likely be going sooner rather than later. Hoping to get a few more years out of it, but LVP is best IMO.
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Real Estate Agent Nevada (#S.0200197)
- 415-233-1796
- http://addressincome.com
Quote from @Jake Andronico:
Just some paint!
And yes, honestly the carpet will likely be going sooner rather than later. Hoping to get a few more years out of it, but LVP is best IMO.
#5 House Hacking Contributor
- Realtor
- Reno, NV
Quote from @Noah Bacon:Great question, it was years ago, but I believe it was exterior.
Quote from @Jake Andronico:Did you have to use exterior paint for the brick? I haven't touched my fireplace yet, but I love the look of the upgrade you did.
Just some paint!
And yes, honestly the carpet will likely be going sooner rather than later. Hoping to get a few more years out of it, but LVP is best IMO.
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Real Estate Agent Nevada (#S.0200197)
- 415-233-1796
- http://addressincome.com