Class C Duplex...how would you renovate it?

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Hi,

The duplex I am eyeing on needs some rehab (flooring, kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, etc...)

Considering its location and condition, it is a solid C class property. How would you renovate it? Where should I spend my reno money?

1. LVP in the living room and all rooms or no? Is there a better alternative? It has two bedrooms and one bath.

2. Backsplash in the kitchen or no?

3. Formica in the kitchen?

4. Type of cabinets?

5. Ceiling lights or no?

6. Where do you typically source materials? I want to help my contractor to get them as cost effective as possible.

Anything to keep in mind? Thank you so much for your help in advance.

Jevon Shaw · Answer

In general, people looove a nice kitchen, so if you're going to spend, spend there. Where and how much to renovate should depend on how you see others renovate in the area and whether your are renovating to flip vs renovating to keep as a rental.

Vadim F. · Answer

Best to do is go on zillow and see what your competition is doing in that specific neighborhood.

Darrell Essex · Answer

I would lvp the house if the floors need replacing. Get the waterproof kind if it’s in budget because it can be used in every room and keeps it clean throughout the house with little change. Maybe a grade above the bottom at home depot on the cabinets and the basic countertops. Gotta remember this is a C apt and going to hard on trying to get great stuff will bite your budget and they may destroy your stuff and that will hurt your heart when you have to replace it all. I wouldn’t do granite unless its b and quartz in an a. C and D get particle board lol. Back splash is fine because they can’t really ruin it. Get some good cleaner and it’s as good as new as long as it’s still in style lol. But bathrooms and kitchens draw them in so make sure it’s nice just inexpensive.

Eliott Elias · Answer

You need to keep renovations up to par with your competition, do not do too much or too little.

Tayo Black · Answer

I'm in the same boat -- before starting, have you figured out if repairing the duplex will increase the property value or increase the rent?

Class C Duplex...how would you renovate it?

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