First Single Family in Vancouver WA

[Jordyn Bash]

Hey All!

Well I finally took the plunge and am currently under contract for my first property in Vancouver WA. I plan to house hack, do some much needed reno/repair/updating and rent out the basement unit asap. The property was built in 2007 and very little has been done to maintain or update the space. 

Majority of the needed items are cosmetic (thankfully) and my current to-do list includes repainting the interior walls, cabinets, vanities and cupboards. Replacing all flooring with LVP, landscaping the front yard, and adding a kitchenette in the basement. I will have approximately 10K left in my budget and am wondering what updates/renovations would give me the most bang for my buck in this area. 

The kitchen counters are dated laminate, but the cupboards are salvageable with paint for now. I could refinish the laminate for the time being and then replace with quartz and new cupboards down the road. OR I could invest in some serious back yard landscaping, as the yard is currently very sloped and has more weeds than grass. The back yard does have a patio for each separate unit, both patios need to be re-stained at the least. 

Lastly, any decor tips or furnishing ideas for STR in this neighborhood? I will be keeping colors neutral and cohesive for the most part, but am wondering if a little flair goes far in this area (given it's proximity to eclectic PDX).

Any and all ideas are welcome!

Thanks in advance.

Jordyn