Just look at the dramatic transformation in the kitchen below thanks to a little paint.Update your kitchen hardwareYou’d be surprised what updating your hardware does to elevate the look of your kitchen.

The one thing I will do to my units to make them more attractive to tenants is I will spend a little bit extra to put in slightly (but not extravagantly) nicer finishes ... things like brushed nickle hardware instead of brass or chrome, laminate floors instead of carpets, etc. and keep my units in good condition ... therefore, even if I charge market rent it is a good deal since my units have slightly nicer finishes ... if I take pride in my units and they are in good locations, then I find it will attract quality tenants who will also take care of my units, and no they do not leave when I raise rents up to the max the market will bear.

And at the same time I would by upgraded hardware something more modern.

Install some nice hardware on them and you have a kitchen that looks so much nicer than solid oak or pine cabinets.

The difference, solid wood, quality hardware, and durable finishes.Cabinets are an improvement that you should be expecting to get 15-25 years life out of...

Bathtubs refinished, shower walls replaced and new hardware.

Can the vanity be painted with new hardware to look more modern?

This is more a B- class neighborhood.I plan on doing a remodel of the kitchen including new countertops, range and hood, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher; the cabinets are actually in solid shape and hardwood so I would like to keep them, but they definitely need to be stained and will also be adding hardware on them.

Money Matters - Two wallets are better than one, right?

Perhaps having your architect draw up a prettier new sign in a place on the neighbor's property that does not affect the view as much- and you offer to open your wallet and build that sign as well as tear down on the old one.