You are not rehabbing to sell, so I would not refinish them.

For primary residence #3, we bought in the path of progress; so, not a live in flip per se but similar in that we will get high organic appreciation and also add value through easy rehab such as refinishing floors and railings, replacing fixtures, improving landscaping, upgrading tile, etc.

One bed+bath upstairs, two beds + one bath in a finished basement.Fast forward 5 years (after the long term tenant of 4 years left) and I get a report that the basement has been ruined from water intrusion, requiring the entire basement to be gutted and re-finished.

Consider a yearly refinishing or a protective sealant.Utilities and Amenities:Laundry: The presence of in-unit laundry is a major plus for tenants.

Curb appeal, refinished HVAC, paint, closet work, minir details.

Bathtubs refinished, shower walls replaced and new hardware.

Unless refinishing older cabinets runs you another 800-1000 not sure how I would get at 5k to 6.5k for rehab.Thanks for your input everyone!

Redid the deck railings, refinished the deck surface, repaired various small things and did some exterior paint work.The new washer and dryer were depreciated as was the dishwasher.

Interior work included refinishing hardwood floors, painting, laying new tile, and installing new light fixtures.

Wood flooring may just have to be replaced if the urine has saturated deeper than floor refinishing will handle.