Thoughts on existing trim and painting vinyl exterior

[Shawn West]

Hey BP flippers. I am currently looking to close on a SFH next week to flip. My question is about trim and siding. My normal houses are so beat up I have to replace everything but this particular house isn't in as bad of shape. Thus I had to pay a little more than normal as well. So the trim is throughout the entire house and is a lighter oak color. Basically something I would never put in but it's in great shape and would help with the price of the flip if I keep it. My question on that is should I paint it and if so what color, replace everything or keep it as is. If I keep it what color cabinets should I go with in the kitchen?

Second question is siding. Again I'd normally replace it but it's in good shape but just plain white. Can or should I paint it? And if so any color ideas?

Appreciate any advice, thanks.

[Mindy Jensen]

A guy in my neighborhood painted the vinyl siding on his flip. The parts that get direct sunlight bubbled and peeled and it looked horrible. I wouldn't recommend painting the exterior. Try adding color through landscaping. Some people like a white house.

Painting oak can look pretty bad. I was at a remodelers meeting at the Alliant Energy Center a few years back and a kitchen designer told a story of how she is still doing oak kitchens when everyone else in the country is using other woods. Oak in Wisconsin isn't a deal breaker so I would leave the trim as-is.

I think you could find a blonde maple or honey maple cabinet to go in the kitchen that would blend in with the trim. Pry a piece off and take it with you when you go cabinet shopping. I don't think it will be a big deal.