The stuff I get from Lowes are building supplies, paint, and "regular items"For cosmetic supplies e.g. tile, backsplash, countertops etc. 

I guess they sit at the top of my countertop unfortunately.

When looking at a property do they point out 'what a lovely granite counter top!'

I am still looking for my first rental and one thing keeps bothering me.I'd like to rent to A-class tenants who would pay a premium for a better property (granite counter tops, hardwood floors, etc.).

A countertop job doesn't fit us.

As an investor, the alternative is to buy somewhere else that's much more affordable and has a higher likelihood of appreciation....I like the rust belt/midwest.In the meantime, I'll continue to shake my head at folks that pay $225,000 for homes in my neighborhood (Ruby Hill), replace all the cabinets, put in granite countertops, tile the heck out of the bathrooms and try to flip them for $350,000 - $375,000.  

Doors, hardwood floors, titles, tools, windows, appliances, kitchen cabinets, counter tops, and much more.

I know technically these are the items that are supposed to stay....but we know that is not always the case:Built in appliances such as stovetops and dishwashersCabinets, shelving and countertops throughout the propertyBuilt in air conditioning units and furnacesPlumbing and copper pipesElectrical wiring and fixtures including outlets, lighting and ceiling fansDoors and associated hardwareFlooring, including tiles, carpets and deckingWindows and ventsSinks, tubs, toilets, showers and associated hardwareLandscaping and fencingBuilt in pools and spas:-) Suzanne

Hi,I decided to get more cabinet space in my kitchen, so I am inserting a cabinet on the place of the trash compactor, I cut out the lenolium to level it and I need to pull up the countertop.

They asked if they could change the cabinets a couple of years ago, and then also put in granite countertops, new appliances, laminate flooring, tiled bath, etc.