Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
General Landlording & Rental Properties
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated about 1 year ago,

User Stats

4
Posts
1
Votes
Thomas Cantley
1
Votes |
4
Posts

Seeking opinions re upgrading countertops, bathroom finish, and central A/C

Thomas Cantley
Posted

Hello, I recently purchased my first duplex, which is a fixer-upper, and I am currently the process of making repairs and renovations.  Investment strategy is to maximize rental value and hold long term.  My budget is limited, so having already addressed what I think would be considered necessary for this property, I am trying to determine how best to allocate remainder of my funds, both to attract a higher income renter now, and keeping in mind long term maintenance costs.

I think I can afford one or two of the following three options, but not all of them:

-Kitchen countertops terrible and need upgrading.  Quartz or laminate?

-Bathroom tile wall is bad outdated color, and not good condition, with a few tiles starting to come loose.  Re-tile bathroom wall, or paint over it and regrout? (Note this would not encompass shower walls, as shower is a prefabricated enclosure, which we already refinished)

-Property cooling is by swamp cooler.  Upgrade to central air, or keep the swamp cooler? (Note the furnace is central heating so no new ductwork should be required).

What do you think renters would most notice and value?

Loading replies...