I agree that totally remodeled kitchens aren't always necessary. 

Also, I have my general contractors license and make my living as a commercial senior construction project manager remodeling multi-family buildings and hotels nationally. 

I had one in acquisition mode, one in remodel stage, and one that we were selling.  

If there were issues with the construction it would likely be very apparent by now unlike the the house that is recently remodeled, has relocated bathrooms etc. without permits, closes up the walls and then immediately sells. 

Driving through your rental property, if you see a remodel going on stop and talk to the workers, head cheese or contractor is probably not there.    

Got certified in lead safe practice for remodeling because it was all the rage.

I did the same thing before buying my first deal and learning how to remodel property.

I recently bought an 8-unit building and I am remodeling the units are they become available.

We are going to be taking out some equity, no not a heloc, so that we can do some remodeling on our personal residence kitchen.  

I'm handy and have remodel our last 2 houses as the general contractor so ready to try it as flip.