This will include new cabinets, countertops, sink, appliances and maybe even the floor.  

No concrete in the toilet or sledge hammer marks on the counter top.

If you repaint the cabinets and it takes 8 hours but you save money there so you can buy the granite counter tops/higher end appliances that may attract the buyers quicker thus reducing holding costs, you might be better off repainting.

Granite countertops are the best for durability (no Corian) but Formica usually holds up just fine and is inexpensive.

Most wannabe investors want to see granite counter tops, wooden flooring and nice appliances, all with a discount so they can get a good deal!

Around here 200k a year is a low income renter, might even be able to get Section 8 ;) I think all your units should have nice stainless steal appliances, rock countertops, real hardwood floors, and a pride in ownership with nice crisp painting.

The house is between C / D but has a lot of updated features (42" wood cabinets, tile/wood throughout, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, wrought iron mechanical fence, and whole front unit is in great shape). 

Running comps this way doesn't take into account updated kitchen and bathrooms, finishes such as hardwood floors/granite counter tops/stainless steel appliances or amenities such as pools and fireplaces, etc.The best way to get a comp is to look at what recently sold within a 1-2 mile radius of the property you're looking at.  

Stain is ~$40/bottle and sealer is $200/5 gal.Tile counter tops are really cheap to install.If you do exterior repair on soffit or fascia, always go back with hardie, less maintenance over time.Places like surplus warehouse will give you a 3% landlord discount on doors and windows (and they're already dirt cheap).Capex is important to keep track of but with so many alternative options to pay for the expense, I don't stress too much over it either.  

Granite countertops?