Getting property rent ready, pointers?

[Sean Gallagher]

Nothing is really outdated but how crazy should I get with doing any upgrades?  For instance if bathroom could use a renovation but everything functions and looks OK should I leave it be.  

I guess what I'm asking is how nit picky should I be.  I was thinking focus on all of the main things, make sure they are operating and functioning correctly.  Anything that would pose a health or safety Hazzard fix.  Opinions on this would help.  

[Lauren Ogino]

Clean clean clean.  We never do cosmetic renovations for rentals unless it absolutely needs it.  In bathrooms, replacing just the caulk and grout in the shower will make it look brand new.

Everything depends on your market of course.  I've found that tenants that ask for or specifically look for "nice upgrades" tend to be pickier, more needy, and generally aren't worth the extra hundred or so bucks you'll get for an "upgraded" home.

Just my two cents.