We came into the market and offered retail ready upgrades with a good amount of the homes having granite counter tops and tile back splash.  

Just giving the smooth countertops a new color.

It had stainless appliances/tile/concrete countertops and was mostly bare wood (aesthetic) or sheetrock, and had a minimalist/vacation home feel to it.

We had just completely remodeled the unit, new bathrooms, new kitchen cabinets, granite countertop, new microwave and fridge, sinks, faucets, plumbing (left the oven, washer and dryer from previous), new flooring throughout, fresh paint.It's one thing after another.

Kitchen cabinets, countertops, carpets, window treatments, etc are not structural.

I do plan on installing granite countertops/backsplash and canned lighting so it’ll be fairly nice.

Not saying its an ethical angle, but it is the law, If you never received a deposit slip regarding the safekeeping of your deposit, you can demand that deposit due.....Secondly,"No deposit may be collected by a landlord unless the rental agreement is in writing and a written checklist or statement specifically describing the condition and cleanliness of or existing damages to the premises and furnishings, including, but not limited to, walls, floors, countertops, carpets, drapes, furniture, and appliances, is provided by the landlord to the tenant at the commencement of the tenancy."

That price included:Floors with baseboardsInterior paintNew carpetsPaint all cabinetsQuartz countertop kitchen and bathrooms Led lighting and fixturesDoor hardware Bathroom hardware Stainless steel appliances Landscaping 

One thing someone told me a while back was that things like stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops don't necessarily add value, they just make the home sell quicker (I'm sure that's a statement that could be debated at length).

I'm going to rent it out without the garage (which I will retain for extra appliances/tools/countertops etc). and it should cash flow $500 per month after PITIHOA.Because most of these units are so new, and many have HOAs, my budget for repairs is lower than many people on the forums experience.