Rental Property Improvements

[Les Armour]

I have a 3 family property in a lower to middle class neighborhood. The rental market is not what you would call hot right now, but I am looking to attract decent renters and stand out. The units have new flooring and appliances. Does anyone recommend any "add ons" to the property to make it more appealing? (shower curtains, blinds, etc.) Thanks! 

[Julie Thevenow]

These are a few things I do.

1. I put a gfi outlet with a nightlight in the bathroom. $15.00 from Lowes

2. In the bedroom I change out an outlet for one that has a usb charger in it. 

3. Led under cabinet lighting. They are pretty cheap fro. A big box store. 

4. I use the cheapest sticky tiles I can find and put them in the cabinets under the sink, then caulk around the edges. It makes it a whole lot easier to clean. 

5. If I have a mud room or back porch, I'll hang some hooks for coats, leashes, bags etc...

6. If I am replacing a light fixture I'll put in a led one. No light bulbs to change and the tenants can't take the light bulbs when they move. 

7. Solar powered motion detector outside lights. 35.00 from the big box store. These are great for a dark walkway, the back porch or where you need some added light. 

I'm trying to stand out as a landlord. I want tenants to tell their friends about how nice my places are.