We always included taking them to the hardware store.

They hacked SAFE Wallet.

Other good methods for adding value include: adding on-site laundry machines, building storage units in the basement, charging tenants for utilities, charging tenants for a trash pick up service, etc.Outside of that, fresh appliances, new fixtures & hardware, and professional cleaning services go a long way in making a unit look upgraded. 

Flooring, paint, hardware, light fixtures, outlets and switches, windows, roof--that's all cosmetic and doesn't require a permit and those things go a long way to increasing the value of a house.

You can put things in your lease until you are blue in your face, the only feasable solution is changing the hardware.

One standard vanity, cabinet, and hardware package.We picked materials that are durable, stocked, and always available.

., net-7 on verified milestones) in exchange for pricing and priority.Test small jobs first; promote trades to your A-list only after on-time, on-budget performance twice.Standardize to reduce wasteCreate repeatable finish schedules (same trim profile, faucet line, paint palette) so crews work faster and leftovers are reusable.Pre-kit jobs: one delivery per room (box includes all hardware, fixtures, and consumables).Contracting disciplineUse fixed-scope, milestone-based contracts with:Progress draws tied to inspections/photosNo deposit or minimal mobilizationLien waivers at each drawDaily liquidated damages for missed deadlines (after grace period)Written change order policy with price + time impact before work proceeds2) Time: Move Faster to Reduce Carry and RiskFront-load planningWalk the property with all key trades before closing; finalize scope, bids, and schedule ahead of day 1.Pull permits early; choose scopes that avoid structural or major MEP reroutes when timelines matter.Sequencing & overlapSchedule parallel workstreams (e.g., exterior/landscaping while interior demo proceeds).Use a Gantt chart (even a simple spreadsheet) to track trade start/finish, dependencies, and buffers.Daily control15-minute stand-up with GC or project lead each morning (photos + punch list).Two inspections/week: one quality, one progress vs. schedule.Keep critical spares on hand (breakers, valves, GFCIs, common trim, extra boxes of flooring).Tech + templatesSimple tools (Google Drive + shared photo folders, or apps like Buildertrend/Jobber) for scope sheets, punch lists, and photo proof.Use QR codes in rooms linking to the finish schedule for fewer “what goes here?”

Hardware stores evenings till closing.3.  

Inside, focus on turnovers: fresh paint, durable LVP, bright LED fixtures, new hardware, and water‑saving fixtures.

One last parting thought: never buy a property that is more than a 5 minute drive from a hardware store.