Knockdown texture on plaster wall / BRRRR Buffalo NY

[Jo W.]

Hello all,

I'm in the middle of the renovation part of a BRRRR deal in Buffalo NY. The property is located in the W Ferry / Elmwood area.

I have a knockdown texture on a plaster wall and I would like to hear your opinion about smoothing the walls or leaving it the way it is. 

Skim coating the walls will increase my overall cost while I don't know if I can charge more rent / attract better tenants / increase the value of the property by investing this money. 

What do you think?