I added value to this deal by remodeling the kitchen, adding new countertops, installing new appliances, replacing carpet in the bedrooms with laminate wood flooring, and updating the restroom vanities.

New flooring, kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, new appliances, odor remediation, lots of landscaping What was the outcome?

INSTALL CABINETS, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND COUNTERTOPS IN KITCHEN.

Maybe improving kitchen cabinets, countertops and replacing vanities.

@Larry Fried Hi Larry, I'm looking to buy something that might require some surface level work (ie. new paint job, new countertops, etc...) but nothing too crazy like foundation or new roofing.

The only significant things I've done since then is put in quartz countertops, recessed lighting in the kitchen, living room and hallway.

Just curious what everyone's take is.Is it worth it to spend a little bit more to have granite countertops installed in the kitchens of your rental houses?

What about chips in countertops and broken windows or screens?

Interior and exterior renovations. adding new flooring, new black appliances, painting the cabinets, resurfacing the countertops and bringing in a higher demographic of resident who is capable of paying higher rents.

I know this isn't a home improvement forum, but I am so happy with the result in the kitchen that I had to share some before and after pictures.As this is my first rental property and a unit I've owned and neglected for 8ys, it felt great to finally get some improvements done and put me one step closer to maximizing the value of a unit located in a rapidly improving market.Before: small galley kitchen, old single-pane window, textured ceiling with dated fixture, lineoleum, ceiling holes from the bathroom renovation upstairs and chasing a tub leakAfter: opened the wall, removed the valence, IKEA cabinets/countertop, repurposed shelves from another room, donated subway tile, free dishwasher and stove (donated from friend that just upgraded,) recessed lightning on a dimmer switch, $300 fridge (thanks Craigslist)