I own a small duplex in Kirkland and rent both units.
Hey. I own a small duplex in Kirkland and rent both units. They're dated and I'm losing good tenants. Thinking about updating kitchens and bathrooms in both units. Has anyone remodeled multi-family rentals? Units are from the 70s, original cabinets, old tubs, laminate everywhere. I can't afford long vacancies, so timing matters as much as budget. How did you handle downtime?
Hey. I own a fourplex on the Eastside and did updates last year. Worked with New Day Construction, they do multi-family and commercial work, not just single homes. We did one unit at a time between tenants so I never had the whole building empty. They helped pick durable finishes that look good but hold up to renters, which is a different mindset from a custom home. Rents went up enough to justify it. Tenants noticed right away and renewals went up. Honestly, plan updates around lease end dates, it's the only way to avoid losing income. And document everything with photos for your records.