Rental Property Investor · Jersey City, NJ · Member since 2011 · 1k+ posts · 876 votes
I'm freshening a unit: the fridge must go and I'm going to add an over the range MW, both in stainless (got a great $170 deal on an LG MW at the Depot). The white range seems OK, but is now a mismatch. It's not going to keep me from renting because my market is still hot, but should I spend the $450 on a low end SS range and not be a cheapskate? Been here in a gentrifying area 20 years and it's hard to change management styles.
Investor · NW Indiana · Member since 2012 · 833 posts · 197 votes
9y
if it doesn't look bad I would keep it and wait until you have to change it. Also, it might make a nice "upgrade" down the line for the tenant at lease renewal if they have been good. It's something you were already planning on changing so it's a win win
Investor · NW Indiana · Member since 2012 · 833 posts · 197 votes
9y
if it doesn't look bad I would keep it and wait until you have to change it. Also, it might make a nice "upgrade" down the line for the tenant at lease renewal if they have been good. It's something you were already planning on changing so it's a win win
Oakland, CA · Member since 2017 · 133 posts · 58 votes
9y
I always change all appliances to stainless steel even though the white appliances are still working good. Then increase the rent. Good looking match kitchen can have a higher rent with more quality tenants.
Investor · Plainfield, CT · Member since 2017 · 18 posts · 20 votes
9y
Agreed with Cathy C. I always change my higher rent units to stainless. You can pick up a flat top stainless range from lowes/home depot for around 500.00 - worth every penny. If it was a starter/ one bedroom units (500-650.00 month) I would try to get away with it. Also if the stove was black - it might blend, but white will not work.
Rental Property Investor · Jersey City, NJ · Member since 2011 · 1k+ posts · 876 votes
9y
Thanks all. I think what I'm going to do is a 3-way. Get the stainless range, take the decent Frigidaire range out, and move it to unit in another building where the range is a non-sealed burner, pilot lit POS I picked up for $50 12 years ago with a bunch of used appliances. I just have to get the 2nd floor brother of the 3rd floor girls getting the upgrade to do the stairwork with a buddy. I'm SO done moving appliances!! I've actually gone to the local shelter and gotten guys to help me move stuff.
Investor · Grapevine, TX · Member since 2014 · 152 posts · 24 votes
9y
When I see rent starting to hit $1600+ I like to add stainless appliances. It's fairly inexpensive. I recently added stainless for $1400 to a kitchen. It will really make it stand out from other rentals and more quality renter will want the property. I wouldn't do mix matching a) it makes the rental look cheap b) Range is a focal point in the kitchen so if it does look good it will stand out.