First Rental Rehab Project. Need help with Tenant Proofing

[Cassidy Burns]

Hi BP,

I closed on a Duplex today and tomorrow I am beginning my first rehab.  1 unit is rent ready and hopefully will become occupied in the next week or two.  The second side needs a little rehab.  I have the list of everything that I am planning on attacking and would love advice on what exactly is the best way of tenant proofing that specific material?

-Kitchen floor redone

-Bathroom floor redone

-Tearing up carpet in living room/stairs/hallways putt downing a solid flooring:

-Painting entire unit:  Color recommendations?

-Replacing fixtures in kitchen and family room?  Ceiling fans? (no central air)

-Mini blinds?  Supply them or have tenants bring own?

-light fixtures in bathroom

-removing fence in front/side yard

-removing screen doors on porch

Any and all material recommendations please!

Thanks