When the unit is vacated, they may decide to take the kitchen cabinets, doors, toilets, water heater, furnace, copper lines, and anything else worth money.

Tax Offsets - If you hold onto the properties (or buy others) as rentals, you can accelerate depreciation (100k kitchen cabinets, etc.) over 5 years for “personal property” and reap significant upfront tax benefits/savings offsetting your current primary income taxes and use a 1031 later to sell and buy another rental property.4.

There is no fire damage to the kitchen but there is significant smoke damage to the walls, cabinets and ceiling. 

Its always good to be able to make that comparison with fixtures, appliances, cabinets, etc.  

.* Quality - Is the house modernized with current materials and finishes, are they higher end upgrades, materials and finishing (solid surface countertops-Quartz, etc, custom solid wood cabinets with soft-close drawers/doors, built-in SubZero refrigerator/freezer, 48 in Wolf range, wine/beverage fridge, large center island with prep sink, solid wood or good quality engineered wood flooring, etc) or does it have outdated or minimal upgraded finishes (Formica countertops and cabinets, tile vanities, vinyl roll flooring, basic carpeting, no major upgrading, etc).* Age - similar in age to the surrounding homes or significantly newer or older* Condition - has the house been fully remodeled recently, partially remodeled, or just basic maintenance and updating as needed* Bedroom/Bathroom count - # of each and is that typical for the area or is it a 2/1 but most buyers pay more for a 3rd bedroom and/or 2nd bathroom, or does it have a "superadequacy" like 6 bedrooms in an area that typically has 2-3 bedrooms* GLA (gross living area) - size of living area, again is it typical for properties in the area or under or over built.

Ath7vXYHN0...I did not move it though we changed the water heater and the cabinets.

This is a Chef's dream kitchen with brand new cabinetry, stainless appliances including 6 burner gas range, in-cabinet microwave, oversized sink & island seating.

Most high volume property managers will have a selection of cabinets, counters, flooring, etc. that they install in their clients' units on a regular basis.

See details below:Primary Residence: Northern VirginiaPurchase date and price: Nov 2015 - 325KLoan balance as of today: 297KMonthly mortgage payment: $2058.00 (30 year fixed at 3.625%)Home value: 350K-360K  (based on 4 renovated townhomes that sold during summer 2017 in or close to our street)Our home has been renovated too: new hardwood floors in main and second level, new kitchen cabinets and tile floor, two updated bathrooms, lighting fixtures, etc so it can possibly go for a little more than 360K but not more than 370KRentals are going for: $1700-$1800 in our area. 

However, if you are planning to get max market rent, then you always do a major rehab on bathroom for tub to standalone shower with tile walls/floors and changing the kitchen cabinets if it's outdated.