Should I update the kitchen?

[Loc R.]

So...the kitchen in one of my rentals really bothers me. It's really old and tired looking.

It's apparent that the cabinets have about 20 coats of paint on them. Some of the cabinet drawers don't slide/close nicely or flush, some of the doors/hinges are warped.

The tile on the floor is an off-white; not sure if that is what it's supposed to look like or if that's just the result of years of abuse.

The tile on the counters are small (4x4) white tiles.

The last time I had to go through it, I repainted the cabinets and had everything deep-cleaned, twice...and it looked "OK" at best.

I don't know if the return will justify the expense...I rent the place out just fine, but in the back of my head I feel like I'm bordering on disinterested landlord (slumlord?) with it.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

[Scott Williams]

Your tenants will only be as good as your units, If you want good tenants, Spend some money, you will reap the reward in the long run. As far as new cabinets vs redo old. Yes older cabinets are better bulid but new cabinets add better storage and use of space not to mention eye candy for better rents Besides thats what security deposit are for.