Durable Renovation Protect Your Projects to Rental Property
Rental properties have been in high demand for the last couple of years, and many landlords are looking for ways to ensure their properties last longer and look better. These steps can allow you to rent for more, and save money and work updating and renovating the rental between tenants. Of course, every property is different: but longevity should be built into all of them. Why Durability Matters in Rentals Some newer landlords may not see all of the use you can get out of durable materials, but any landlord that’s updated and cleaned or painted a property between several tenants can attest that it’s vital. If the parts of your property are built to last, like better insulation or newer house siding options, and are attractive and easy to maintain: more people will want to rent here. Ensuring the property can hold up against any
daily wear and tear and that it can still look great while going through it will save you a lot of work and money in the long run. Garage Door Replacement A broken or older garage door is a maintenance call waiting to happen. Not only does an older garage door affect how secure someone feels in the property, but it can also allow water into the garage, causing damage to both the tenant's possessions and to your property itself. Balancing a new garage door’s cost against the expense of having to replace or update the inside of the garage after a particularly nasty storm will show you which is the winner. The average garage door can last between fifteen to thirty years, so consider when yours was last updated. Semi-Gloss or Satin Paint Although most tenants are careful with the walls in their rental, even just moving out can cause scuffs
By Ryan Shure and scrapes to walls. Also, if you use less expensive paint, small bumps can tear up the paint or go right through it, creating the job of having to repaint the entire room so that it's all one color. Semi-gloss and satin paint last longer and are easier to clean and get rid of scuffs without it being obvious. They're also far less absorbent to materials like oil, which makes them ideal for kitchens and laundry rooms. Updated Engineered Hardwood Flooring The floors in your rental should be built to last above all other items. These are walked on every day, and a poor decision could lead to dented or dirty floors. Carpet is fine for bedrooms, but it's a better choice for faux wood flooring throughout most of the home. Not only will engineered hardwood hold up better against scraping or scratching, but it also allows you to make the entire interior look more modern. Of course, you should still go with a color that November 2021 socalrha.org | 49
