Rental Property Remodeling: Durable Kitchens, Floors & Landlord Tips with Wendy Glaister

Turning your home into a rental? The finishes you love in your own house may not survive tenants—or protect your budget. Eric Goranson, CKD, and interior designer Wendy Glaister share practical rental-property remodeling ideas that put durability, easy maintenance and long-term value first. What started this conversaton was a story that Eric G wrote for Designer Magazine: https://www.designerstoday.com/news/industry-news/kitchens-built-for-the-rental-economy-designing-kitchen-and-bath-spaces-that-perform-as-an-income/

We cover choosing rental-grade kitchen cabinets and countertops, why wood finishes can outlast painted cabinets, durable carpet and flooring, scrubbable paint, reliable toilets and appliances, and the plumbing and ventilation choices that can help prevent expensive repair calls. Plus, learn why keeping spare flooring and ordering replacement parts from established manufacturers can save major headaches later.

We also get into the business side of becoming a landlord: budgeting for vacancies and maintenance, building a trusted repair team, understanding local requirements, and joining a landlord association before a costly mistake teaches you the hard way.

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