What Cosmetic Changes Would You Make?

[Elin Trinh]

Hi BP Fam,

I have a 3/2 duplex in San Antonio and one side will be moving out at end of the month.  The property was built in 2007 so it is fairly new.  What 'cosmetic' changes would you make after the first tenant moves out?  New paint is a given.  What color do you like?   I was going to add ceiling fans in each bedroom and in the living room, new fixtures in the bathrooms and kitchen, new nobs on the doors, re-glaze the tub.  What about painting the kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities?  What else can I do to get the most bang for my buck?  

Also what other services would you schedule while unit is empty?  A/C maintenance?

Thank you in advance for your help!!

[Joseph Cacciapaglia]

@Elin Trinh what part of town is it in? The optimal finish levels vary a ton by location here in San Antonio. In some areas, you'll get the full benefit of a nice renovation while in others you will be better off making sure everything is clean and in working order. It mostly depends on the price point, but I also find that rents in certain neighborhoods are more sensitive to nicer finishes than others.