Replace Gas with Electric?

[James Bailey]

I am under contract on a property in Jacksonville, Fl (primary exit strategy is flip) which currently has a gas stove, and gas water heater, but electric heating and no gas line at the clothes dryer. Behind the stove, there is the gas line, a 110v, and a 220v outlet. The water heater and stove need to be replaced regardless, but my question is; should I replace these with gas or electric? Does it matter?

Thanks

[Joe Splitrock]

@James Bailey I don't think it would necessarily be less expensive to go with electric. If  you are converting the water heater to electric, that means running another 240 volt circuit. That assumes the panel board has capacity and will cost you money for an electrician. Replacing gas with gas is usually very easy and would cost you less. 

As far as the stove. Gas is usually considered a higher end option. People who love cooking, love gas stoves. It would be a selling feature to leave it as gas. You can pickup a stainless gas range for around $500 which is about what you would pay for a flat top electric range.