If you’re preparing an older Mission Valley rental property for new tenants, you may be giving serious thought to methods and ways to renovate the home and, expectantly, appeal to a new generation of renters. But in fact, before you get moving with tearing out, or painting over things, there are a number of aspects in older homes that you shouldn’t change or remodel. Not only are these features that lend a home taste and character but, more than that, trying to change them may end up being substantially more expensive than it’s worth. Before you alter any unique features of your, seriously consider the benefits of keeping the features on our list.
Hardwood Floors
You may be ascertaning only about the long-term maintenance involved. Don’t be very quick to dispose of or cover up hardwood flooring. Both you and your tenants can actually like and enjoy the beauty of a hardwood floor, and it may even hugely help boost your property values. Just think of all the carpet cleaning you can shun or avoid after each move-out.
Exposed Beams and Mantels
In the same vein, if your property has wooden mantels or exposed ceiling beams, think twice before removing or painting over them. Natural wood features continue to be quite popular with homeowners and renters and add a warm beauty and charm to any room. Refinish a wooden mantel or just leave your rustic wood beams the same, giving a charming farmhouse feel that will massively distinguish your rental.
Millwork, Arches, and Pocket Doors
Older homes, most importantly those created before the turn of the twentieth century, largely have unique design features such as distinctive crown molding, arched doorways, pocket doors, and even medallions and other trim on the ceilings and walls. Even while such attributes may not seem to have a place in modern architecture, think again! Unique details like that are trendy and in demand again, which will only add to your rental property’s appeal.
Stained Glass
One other unique feature often found in older homes is stained glass. Stained glass windows have massive changes in their popularity over the years, and while some people indeed might not be fans at all, others find them quite charming. With that said that doesn’t actually mean you should tear them out. Colored glass panes help add light to dark spaces while sustaining privacy. Furthermore, you can always move the stained glass panes to a less noticeable place in the house, for instance, a bathroom window. This will hugely help preserve the home’s unique style and history while permitting you to appeal to a wide range of renters.
Banquettes and Butler Pantries
After several decades of homes built without utility rooms and built-in features, the order and demand for these valuable elements has come back stronger than ever. Thus, if your older rental home has a butler pantry (small room next to the kitchen) or banquettes (built-in bench seating), you should really think about keeping them. Homeowners and renters alike relish the utility and convenience of built-ins, while a butler pantry makes an excellent coffee station, work, or storage area.
Planning a rental property renovation is always a real challenge, even a nuisance. Moreover, it’s essential not to fail to notice the appeal of your property’s unique details. Rather than trying to dispose of them, working with them can be very essential to significantly adding character, charm, and value to your property.
Would you like to understand more about creating a rental property that tenants will love? You can rely on the local experts at Real Property Management Realevate Specialists. Call us at 858-997-2100/951-461-0100 or contact us online.
Originally Published on October 29, 2021
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