Need advices on floors and walls

[Matthew S.]

Need some advice on what to do or not do with the new property I bought for rental.

1) Kitchen area has knotty pine in great shape. I’m getting conflicting advice from friends - some say it is mid-century retro cool, others say to paint it all and the cabinets. One person said “try and add some mid century modern vibes to make it feel on purpose,” but I’m not sure what that would be. Also, the vinyl flooring is in pretty good shape, but would you do something different?

2) I pulled up the carpets and removed all the tack strips and staples. As you can see, the oak is is pretty great condition. Would you do a full sand or just buff and coat?