Hi landlords out there - I am updating a small rental house (just under 1,000 sq. ft.) in Seattle and would like to get some ideas on keeping it low maintenance:
1) What is the best flooring to use in the house. It currently has carpet in all rooms except kitchen and bathroom, which have linoleum. Seems everyone now prefers wood or laminate that looks like wood. I want to keep costs low, so don't want to use hardwood.
2) House has very small yard in front, sloping toward the sidewalk. Any ideas on low maintenance landscaping? Most tenants don't like to mow the grass and do upkeep. Anyone have any experience with the artificial grass I've heard about?
Thanks in advance for any tips or advice.
1) What is the best flooring to use in the house. It currently has carpet in all rooms except kitchen and bathroom, which have linoleum. Seems everyone now prefers wood or laminate that looks like wood. I want to keep costs low, so don't want to use hardwood.
2) House has very small yard in front, sloping toward the sidewalk. Any ideas on low maintenance landscaping? Most tenants don't like to mow the grass and do upkeep. Anyone have any experience with the artificial grass I've heard about?
Thanks in advance for any tips or advice.