Kitchen Pantry in BRRR

[Clare Yuritch]

I think I know the answer to this, but keep second guessing myself!

We are remodeling a gutted 4 BR / 2 BA ~1,750 SF Unit A (of duplex). It's expected to be probably a B+/A- rental in a B area. The kitchen is nicer than the competition (most are not updated and ours will be fully, new everything - white shaker cabinets, stainless appliances, granite and an island). We were able to keep it all well within budget and should BRRR well with hopefully a slight premium on rent vs competition.

The kitchen is about 13 x 8, with 10 ft ceilings.  Will have 42 tall cabinets, lazy susan, island with cabinets and otherwise decent cabinet space in my opinion. 

BUT it currently doesnt have logical space for a pantry.  I could have a pantry cabinet along a different wall - but it would also have us going about 15% over budget - which I don't love!  

My gut is that its not needed and if wasn't there, wouldnt be noticed or missed... but for a 4BR rental, I would appreciate any second perspectives!

[Kenton LeVay]

It's unclear to me if each side of the duplex has 4br or if each side is 2br/1ba. If this is for a 2br/1ba unit you would be fine without the pantry. If this unit is a 4bd/2ba then it would likely be a family staying there and they could use the extra food storage. I'm not sure why installing a pantry cabinet would be that expensive but in the grand scheme of things, if your property still cash flows who cares?