What do you do to bullet proof your rental properties?

[Logan White]

Another investor once told me about his friend who invested in rentals in a major city in Ohio. This guy basically took old cookie cutter homes in low income ares, rehabbed them in a way that made them "indestructible". Stripped them down to the block walls, removed any fans, installed basic kitchens etc. This concept got me thinking about a rental I just acquired. For various reasons I am stuck with this property as a rental indefinitely, so I ask myself what can I do to set it and forget it. For example I have been looking at how I can incorporate restaurant stainless kitchen sinks and cabinets in a way that comes off as "modern industrial" and not the lunch lady's retirement home. With this style kitchen you could easily install it with little to no cabinetry skills, could always scrub it super clean and it would last forever. What are some things that you guys do to make your properties more maintenance free?

[Christopher Phillips]

@Logan White

Doesn't matter. People will still manage to destroy the place. Most landlords will use basic contractor level cabinets and carpet just for that reason. Especially if kids and pets are involved.