You should also spend extra for durability when it comes to couches, tables, bed frames, and mattresses etc. 

I would do exterior landscaping, clean up the outside if that applies.

I’m staying active but stricter: tighten the buy box to durable B/C neighborhoods, underwrite to in-place income first, and only chase value I can control like better management, lease-ups, and light turns.

Consider resurfacing only as a temporary upgrade.If you’re flipping, and the numbers justify it, resurfacing can be acceptable, as long as you’re honest that it’s not a lifetime product.Bottom line:Refinishing can work, but it’s the least durable option.

You could require the tenant to use the dump station on a regular schedule and include language about keeping the property clean.

Focus on improvements that are noticeable, durable, and enhance tenant satisfaction.

And it’s why Louisville continues to be what it has always been: steady, durable, and consistently consistent.Here's the twist:The more national office distress you see,the more capital rotates into industrial, logistics, retail, and mixed-use redevelopment.And Kentucky is positioned right in that slipstream.Investors love stability.Companies love access.Workforces love affordability.And right as NAR is projecting double-digit home sales growth in 2026 and a 4% bump in prices, Kentucky is stacking real economic foundations, not headlines.

Smart layouts, durable finishes, and curb appeal often boost both sell-through speed and final pricing.It also helps to leave a bit of flexibility in the budget for small, high-impact upgrades based on early feedback.

Outdoor furniture is another one we replace at least once a year because of weather exposure.Over time, we’ve learned that choosing durable, easy-to-clean materials (like performance fabrics and metal frames) makes a big difference, it saves both time and money.Curious to hear how others are handling this too!

Verify demand with travel‑nurse portals and corporate housing comps, then price all‑in with furnishings, utilities, cleaning, and PM.