Real Estate Broker · Tacoma, WA · Member since 2016 · 545 posts · 252 votes
I'm curious what kind of finishes you do in put in your BRRRR projects that you plan to keep long term knowing that many things will need replacing and other people will never treat them like their own? Mostly I'm curious about the flooring but also the cabinets, carpets and counter tops... Im finishing my first house thats actually my personal residence and Im refiiing and plan to buy the next one in this neighborhood. Its in a weird area in Tacoma that used to be pretty dangerous but has gotten much better the last 20 years. It's still has its problems but there is an awesome public Montessori across the street so the neighborhood as become pretty desirable for families. That being said I of course want to attract the good family type of people but if Im looking at 20 to 30 families in there over the next 30 years I want what I put to last. What do you all use?
Basically, look at the comps and match them. This will help you hit the appraisal numbers.
Flooring---I love using vinyl plank flooring. It last for a long time.
Cabinets--- keep what you have if possible. If they need anything I like to place a new poly-stain coat or Rust-Oleum® Cabinet Transformations®
Carpets---bedrooms only if I have to. I prefer vinyl plank so I don't have to replace.
Counter tops---if they are ugly then resurface. If you need the appraisal value and the market justifies granite. You can go with 2cm vs 3cm for lower end homes.
I've done a few rentals in Tacoma in the past year and agree w/ Kyle. I'm a big fan of the vinyl planks. I essentially try to make things clean and new but in a way that the materials are durable or replaceable at a low enough cost.