ROI for Kitchen Countertop and Appliance Replacement?

[Wes M.]

Hi STR braintrust. Want to get your opinion on replacing countertops and appliances for this kitchen. Yes, the layout is unfavorable, but we are not planning to tear out any walls at this point. The cabinets will be repainted white. My question is should we go ahead and spend the cash to replace the countertops with granite or quartz and add stainless appliances before the listing goes live? The property is in Oak Island, NC -- 3/2 within 500 feet of beach. Planning to rent from $175 to $350 a night depending on season. Thank you for any insight you could provide!

[Luke Carl]

This is a short term? Where I come from that’s a long term. And yes it needs new countertops and appliances and paint the cabinets too.