The trick on getting those rents up is to rehab with nice finishes, granite countertops, dishwashers, laundry, nice ceiling fans, nice paint.

In addition to furnishings, t will need work (such as new countertops) to meet my vision for upscale couples retreat.

Other things he did.1) did not put a spacer between cabinets, so if I fix that the granite countertop slab gets tossed because the measurments changed and it will be shorter than the cabinets.2) He tried removing a rusted shut 70 year old clean-out drain cap, and caused it to pop off (under pressure) and flood under the cabinets.

I'm doing the BRRRR strategy and I just try to ask for her thoughts of colors and lighting and styles of cabinets and countertops.

Do they have granite countertops?

Making capital upgrades, such as painting, cabinetry, flooring, or countertops allow you to charge higher monthly rent because the unit looks nicer and is "newer" while also not be immediately expensed as they are depreciated items (talk to your CPA or hire a good one).

What are you going to do with the countertops?

I will be looking at vinyls floors, new cabinets, countertops, windows, doors and bathroom redo.

I'm sure there's a formula that experienced investors use when prepping a unit for renters, like specific cabinets, countertop, etc. 

Hey there smarter people.  I have a single family rental home and the laminate kitchen counters need to be replaced.  My neighbor is replacing her like new granite tops, and I get to keep the old granite if I want.  I...