Want to really stand out in your market? A few renter-friendly interior design ideas can make a world of difference, elevating a run-of-the-mill property into one that attracts tenants and guests and stays occupied year-round. Today’s guest has some affordable, do-it-yourself (DIY) design hacks centered around “maximalism,” the design trend you can’t afford to not know about.

Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Real Estate podcast! If you want to boost your property’s value, keep renters happy, and get even MORE cash flow from your portfolio, you’ve come to the right place. Today, interior designer Tay “BeepBoop” Nakamoto joins the show to share some of her most popular rental design tips. Regardless of your investing strategy, whether you own short-term rentals or are flipping houses for a profit, you won’t want to miss out on these enormous value-adds. The best part? They are extremely cost-effective, easy to implement, and, most importantly, reversible!

In this episode, Tay delves into maximalism—the interior design trend that is taking the world by storm in 2024—and shares how you can seamlessly integrate this popular style with your rental properties. She even shares some of the best places to find furniture, décor, and materials, as well as some common pitfalls to avoid when tackling your own home renovation projects!

In This Episode We Cover

The best renter-friendly, do-it-yourself (DIY) design hacks for rentals

How to implement maximalism throughout your rental properties

Why you must know your limits when making design changes

Where to find budget-friendly furniture and décor for your property

How landlords can benefit from keeping up with the latest design trends

Common pitfalls to avoid when tackling your own home design projects

And So Much More!

(00:00) Intro

(01:17) What Is Maximalism?

(04:31) Fixing Up Her First Home

(11:02) Renter-Friendly DIY Projects

(20:50) Common Pitfalls & Cosmetic Changes

(26:42) How to Implement Maximalism

(27:49) Connect with Tay!

(28:24) Boost Your Property's Value!

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