Rental Renovation Reality: What Tenants Truly Value for Higher Rent

• Landlords often miscalculate renovation ROI, focusing on aesthetics over tenant needs.
• Upgrades that improve daily convenience, comfort, or solve pain points justify higher rent more than purely aesthetic changes.
• Functional kitchens and bathrooms with reliable appliances and good ventilation, along with AC and power backup, significantly attract tenants and support higher rent.
• High-end finishes, structural changes, and smart home features rarely yield proportional rent increases.
• Local market competition and comparable homes set a ceiling on rent, regardless of renovation extent.

Why It Matters: Focus on functional upgrades that solve tenant problems and improve daily life for better rental ROI.