It's the director's job to take whatever situation they have and make it appealing to the viewing audience, so if that includes adding some drama that wasn't actually there, then so be it.One classic example I remember was a certain show about 'Homes' where the granite countertop guys were carrying a slab of uncut granite into a home and dropped it and it smashed to bits.

Anne - I'm going to invest some of the money in the kitchen by putting in new counter tops and a sink.  

It was from a Professional Flipper that had too many on his hands at once who I do work for (I am in the cabinet and counter top business full time) so we had a prior relationship.

Granite countertops and stainless appliances won't get you any extra rent. 

These rehabs had granite countertops, hardwood floors, cermaic tiles in bathroom and all but one took a very long time to sell(this was a cape cod in july not really a good comp)This one is around the corner from you and its been on the market since march I think rehabbed. 4110 72nd ave.

Btw, just to give you an idea of prices you can find, we have two local suppliers who can do a whole kitchen (cabinets, laminate countertops, delivery and installation) for between $2800-3500.

You don't want to over spend on granite counter tops or travertine flooring if the area only supports average style upgrades.

If some but not most houses use granite countertops, she uses granite.

All new copper plumbing, electrical granit countertops custom bathroom, finished basement with a fireplace and dry barNow I know we don't get dollar for dollar on what we put into rehabs but come on 32K price drop over 6 months is absurdMy only other thought was to refi at 56k which I would roughly 42k and see if the HML would be willing to hold a sec for 6 months so I wouldn't have to tie up all my cash in case something is needed in the property

The kitchen needs to have props on the counter-tops.