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Updated almost 6 years ago, 01/20/2019

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Martin Neal
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Chicago, IL
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Kitchen Help: This cabinets did not turn out as expected!

Martin Neal
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Chicago, IL
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Hello BP Sorry for the errors in advance, accidentally pressed post before I was ready. I'm renovating a kitchen and the cabinets did not turn out as expected. I brought the top cabinets and tried to save/salvage the bottom cabinets. I had both cabinets sanded and stained and this was the results. This is a 2 bedroom rental that I expect to bring in $1000-$1100 a month on the south side of Chicago. I wondering how I should proceed. 

Option A: Leave it as is (Cost $0)

Option B: Have the cabinets professionally painted gray, black or blue ($950-1200)

Option C: Buy new Expresso cabinets ($1800)

I'm a strong believer in "the style of your unit will attraction a certain type of tenant". I don't want to attract a bad tenant who likes mediocre or substandard quality but I don't want to waste money if this is an acceptable kitchen either. I have hardwood on the first floor and laminate on the second floor.  What is your opinion?? Thanks in advance.

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