New member from South Florida - Boynton Beach Area

New member from South Florida - Boynton Beach Area

Member since 2026 · 4 posts · 2 votes

Hello everyone,

My name is Junior and I’m based in South Florida. I work in the cabinetry and kitchen renovation industry and have been involved in many kitchen projects for both homeowners and investors.

Over time I also became interested in the investment side of real estate. I currently own a couple of rental properties and have participated in a few purchase and resale deals over the years, both personally and through renovation projects with clients.

One thing I’ve consistently noticed is that many homeowners and investors end up going over budget on cabinetry by choosing upgrades that don’t really influence how buyers or renters perceive the property. In many cases, the right layout, proportions, and material choices can create a much stronger impact without dramatically increasing the renovation cost.

A big part of what I enjoy about this work is helping people get more value out of their kitchen investment without sacrificing quality.

I joined the community to learn more about how investors approach renovation decisions and hopefully share some insights from the renovation side when it’s helpful.

Looking forward to learning from everyone here.

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  • Jonathan LeeBusiness Member
    Lender · FL · Member since 2025 · 86 posts · 30 votes
    6mo

    Welcome Junior, glad to have you here. 

    Kitchens are definitely one of the areas where smart design choices can make a big difference without blowing the budget. A lot of investors underestimate how much layout and functionality impact perceived value.

    Always great having people in the renovation space in these groups since it’s such a big part of making deals work.

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  • Member since 2026 · 4 posts · 2 votes
    6mo

    I completely agree with you.
    In many projects I’ve seen, layout and functionality end up influencing buyers far more than expensive upgrades.
    Sometimes a well planned cabinetry/kitchen layout and better proportions can change how the entire room feels without dramatically increasing the renovation budget.

    It’s always interesting to see how investors approach renovation decisions from the deal side.

  • Developer · Palm City, FL · Member since 2018 · 326 posts · 99 votes
    6mo

    @Junior Daros Welcome to BP! I am in the Treasure Coast. Happy to talk real estate with you. 

  • Ismael ReyesPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Port St. Lucie · Member since 2013 · 136 posts · 94 votes
    6mo

    Welcome @Junior Daros

    Great to have someone with hands-on experience from the renovation side, especially in cabinetry and kitchen projects. Your point about focusing on layout, proportions, and smart material choices rather than unnecessary upgrades is very relevant for investors trying to stay on budget while maximizing property value.

    Looking forward to your insights and learning from your experience in South Florida projects. Glad to have you here!

  • Realtor · Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Member since 2014 · 99 posts · 36 votes
    5mo

    Welcome @Junior Daros

    Feel free to link up with me. Currently have a rental property in West Palm that needs renovations. 

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