(Aesthetic or critical) could you do without?

Apartment complexes also must have smoke detectors in common stairwells.91The implied warranty of habitability is not violated merely because the rental unit is not in perfect, aesthetically pleasing condition.

Less so in DC proper, more so in the suburbs.Energy costs in this regional are pretty moderate, so for most people the aesthetics of a house are more important than the small energy savings.On a typical median priced home in Montgomery or Fairfax County you would see about a $20k drop in value by adding panels.

We strive for affordable while increasing aesthetics and it gets our units rented quick.

Here are some of my thoughts on the advantages/disadvantages of the full size cabinet:Advantages:1) Increased storage for a small kitchen (7'x10.5')2) Uniform cabinet length (more aesthetically appealing)3) Uniform cabinet length allows for the under-cabinet lightingDisadvantages:1) When using sink, your face is right up against cabinetThe condo will be used as a rental sometime next year so I am more so worried about what tenants would appreciate more.

If the rents of $550/unit are market value for the area, then I would say this is a done deal, especially since you are local.At $35K and that rate of return, I wouldn't be miffed about an initial rehab cost to clear up some deferred maintenance and improve the aesthetics and stability of the property.

Is it just aesthetic?

So while white is definitely on its way in, choosing the correct white is daunting and not for the unenthusiastic or aesthetically challenged.

I advise not to use them for aesthetic repairs.Account Closed Definitely sacrifice for the year. 

Don't get me wrong; there are plenty of issues/problems/quirks that old houses have that new houses don't, and an old house can obviously have hidden problems and big repair/maintenance bills too--which is why thorough due diligence is fundamental to REI...but, the point is: a brand new house is not a foolproof solution to repairs/maintenance headaches (and in some cases, a brand new house can be a much bigger gamble than an older house).This is a particularly important lesson for inexperienced investors, who tend to be the most prone to "shiny object syndrome" (the tendency to let nice aesthetics distract from real, underlying issues).