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I am in the process of finishing my 2BR unit to complete it and the last stage is the kitchen... I want it durable and updated so that I can increase the rent for the next tenant and make it cashflow as much as possible when I move out of this unit. Considering that I am trying to get the most for my buck-- Should I get higher quality counter top?
I am going with a home depot basic kitchen which will look a million times better than the 1958 original design currently in place. I am thinking to go with a vynil/laminate countertop as opposed to a harder, more durable stone of some kind. Is this a time to put the better countertop to prevent damage to it in the future and get me the most for my rent? i intend to keep this triplex forever so i will get my money back sooner or later.
Current quote on a kitchen I picked out is $3,000 with me doing all the assembling/installing. Not a bad price. I had this unit rented out at $800 before and I am hoping to rent out for $950 + hydro when I move out of it so the increase will be a good amount. I guess I just dont want to be replacing countertops and other large items for a very long time..
Any thoughts on the ideas?
Also should i consider putting in a water softener so that I can save my faucets and washing machines etc?
Thanks for your inputs!
Sasha
I am going with a home depot basic kitchen which will look a million times better than the 1958 original design currently in place. I am thinking to go with a vynil/laminate countertop as opposed to a harder, more durable stone of some kind. Is this a time to put the better countertop to prevent damage to it in the future and get me the most for my rent? i intend to keep this triplex forever so i will get my money back sooner or later.
Current quote on a kitchen I picked out is $3,000 with me doing all the assembling/installing. Not a bad price. I had this unit rented out at $800 before and I am hoping to rent out for $950 + hydro when I move out of it so the increase will be a good amount. I guess I just dont want to be replacing countertops and other large items for a very long time..
Any thoughts on the ideas?
Also should i consider putting in a water softener so that I can save my faucets and washing machines etc?
Thanks for your inputs!
Sasha