Looking to remodel house in North Austin- close to Domain

[Bobby Maleki]

Hello everyone- I own a rental house - which was bought in dec 2014- it has been rented to different renters this entire time, while i was living away. The previous tenants just moved out and I tried to list it for rent in middle of august, but since i have been away from the house, it is a 1975 built in a very nice neighborbood very quiet and a beautiful large backyard which is one of my selling points. The house is in serious need of remodeling, I have been speaking to contractors about the kitchen and bathroom. Since this is a rental property i am not looking to go through the roof with remodel upgrardes but i do want to upgrade it to make it presentable and comfortable to future tentants, wanted to see if there is anyone who can give me some advice. I have been going back and forth if i should put quartz white countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, some people tell me quartz white does stain one being my sister who recently got quartz in her house- but store owners tell me no quartz doesnt stain and it is the most durable. some people tell me the 2cm is the best and most popular size , but i believe the 3cm is better since it is thicker and can possibly last longer. I really had no idea a simple remodel would be so confusing and a lot of these contractors are asking so much money since it is austin. any help or feedback would be greatly appreciated. thank you in advance.