Units need LVP flooring, lighting, electrical and vent improvements, kitchen cabinets, HVAC upgrades, windows, etc.

Cabinets and windows will be harder to clean but not impossible.  

Updates included:-Paint & white trim throughout-Laminate flooring throughout first floor-All new kitchen cabinets and countertops-Upgraded kitchen appliances -New carpet in bedrooms-Laminate flooring, new toilet, new vanity in bathroom-New water heater and HVAC Outside of the carpet and HVAC, I completed all the work myself and with the help of my Dad.

Updates included:-Paint & white trim throughout-Laminate flooring throughout first floor-All new kitchen cabinets and countertops-Upgraded kitchen appliances -New carpet in bedrooms-Laminate flooring, new toilet, new vanity in bathroom-New water heater and HVAC Lessons learned?

Normally that would take less than 60 days but we're in the "new normal" where justice no longer exists, particularly in a state like NJ, and you can expect to run into additional hurdles and delays.As you're evicting them, they may decide to steal all the kitchen cabinets, smash the toilets and windows, dump paint on the flooring, and other fun tricks.

Next quality of life issues sticking doors, cabinets locking doors, paint, finishes. 

The first remediation company went to assess the damage and told us an overwhelming amount of work that they will have to do in order to repair the water damage, including demo the kitchen cabinets from the walls, potentially destroying the counter top, opening up downstairs bedroom drywall, ceiling and some carpeting, and that they will not be able to put anything back due to liability concerns (the fact that they are not licensed contractors to perform such types of work).

That’s why some markets call for imported finished from Italy snd Europe while others csll for stock cabinets snd a $10 faucet.

We have beautiful laminate floors, new carpets, fresh paint, newly painted cabinets, french patio doors, granite counter tops, spacious closets with organizers, light fixtures throughout including for dressing area, fans, fireplace, new vanity, pedestal sink.

I do rental rehabs, keep cabinets so it won;t appraise for ARV (granit / new cabs and baths) but I want equity.