Upgrades during tenancy

[Scott W.]

One thing I've never understood is landlords won't do a thing during a tenant's lease. Then, upon turnover, they go gangbusters.

I try to put in small upgrades once or twice a year. The reason is twofold: 1. I want the present tenants to be happy & may make them want to resign 2. It is then that much more rent ready when I have turnover.

For instance, I have some dated light fixtures in one of my rentals. The front porch light is rusted & the range hood is archaic. I'm going to switch those out. I'm even considering switching out all of the dated light fixtures. Obviously, not a ton of money but it will make a little bit of a difference in the "pop" factor.

Does anyone else do something similar?

[Rob K.]

I always change light fixtures when I purchase a house and remove range hoods. (Just one more thing to break.)

Keep in mind that some of these tenants want their privacy and won't want you coming in and working. You can offer this to them and make it optional.