Stainless steel appliances

[Ross Ellington]

Hey good afternoon BP. I have bought a 3/2 through the VA and will be renting after the 1 year owner occupy. But what I wanted to know is if I upgraded my appliances in the kitchen can that raise rent? i.e. 50$ 100$ Current appliances are older and white. I was thinking stainless steel ( fridge, stove, dishwasher and microwave) Thanks in advance.

[Julie Marquez]

It depends on your market and what it will support. And does it match the existing kitchen style? Maybe just replace them as they break. I just put in a new dishwasher in my 3/2 SRF, but the kitchen is standard 1990s oak and I won't get any more for stainless steel, so I put in white. SS is more prone to dents.