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[Malika McCoy]

My husband and I purchased our first investment property. It's a duplex with 3/2 and 1/1. The kitchen in the 1/1 is in need of some updates. It was an addition in the 70s and the cabinets haven't been updated since. We're looking for referrals for contractors in the are as well cabinet companies that build a good product for an affordable price.

Since this is our first property we are looking for suggestions and recommendation on updates without over improving the property. I've attached a couple of pictures. Also, we are debating if we should add a dishwasher but that would mean one less base cabinet.

[Mike Sumsky]

Malika, congrats on your first rental!  What would be market rent if you kept the existing cabinets, and how much more could you get if you put in a new kitchen?  Also, how many month's or rent would you miss in the short term by choosing to renovate?  Consider this when making your decision.  You may find that the cost and time of the renovation would take years to recoup via just a small bump in rent.  You can bring new life to the kitchen and also get a rent boost by adding cabinet pulls, painting or other inexpensive touch ups.  The current layout doesn't give you much room for a dishwasher, but considering it's just a 1/1 rental, it's a nice convenience to have but probably isn't a deal breaker for your tenant, who will likely be a single person or a couple with minimal dish load.  Based on the photos, I would opt for keeping the existing cabinets, making cosmetic upgrades and get a tenant in there asap.