and it makes sense to me to upgrade the electric along with the floors, kitchens and baths.

Anybody have a suggestion on dealing with older kitchen cabinet doors that don't want to stay shut?

I feel my dad has OVER renovated... sinking tens of thousands of dollars into high-end windows, hardwood floors, high-end appliances, and a totally remodeled kitchen.

Yes, and if there is $100,000 cash in the kitchen cabinets, equity is $135k.

When they started, he sat them down at the kitchen table, handed them the white pages and said, "Call each person and ask if they have a house they might be interested in selling.

I could've "tiled" my whole college kitchen for that $20 with new squares.

A problem you might get is that the bathroom appears to be too close to the kitchen, and turnoff for some buyers.

I do supply a fire extinguisher in the kitchen, though.

Some of that included a roll off dumpster rental, gutting and replacing the bathroom (kept the tub), paying for utilities, new (used) fridge and stove, new kitchen counter top, new kitchen and bathroom subfloors and flooring, etc, etc, etc.

For lower middle class rental area, do you need to match brands if you're getting new appliances for the kitchen (everything was ripped off by the former owner).