Some states do treat weight as a protected class and society is not yet on board with limiting the options of obese people. 

So I don't feel like the upgrades would be super expensive being middle of the road but modern. 

You don't necessarily have to go for stainless appliances but some more modern ones wouldn't hurt.

We are getting ready to open escrow and I will need to put everything in modern files.

I was merely stating a problem and trying to work through the best and least costly solution, which you failed to provide.If you're going to be malicious, condescending, and rude, I recommend you create an account on Reddit.com, where the rest of society's roaches congregate to insult one another.

This sounds like a Society Hill deal..  

Plus you need to see the comps from the MLS,if any from a good real estate agent to determine what the property is worth now and after you make repairs and improvements.Equity is determined by the amount of money owed to the bank and what another person is willing to pay for it today in " As Is" condition.Get a good contractor to walk the property with you to determined the current physical condition and what it would take to repair and decorate it to modern standards and bring it to its full After Repair Value.

In America, small business is being increasingly looked upon as a criminal behavior by both the public and governments and our society is extremely litigious. 

I wanted modern colors.  

I know pets are an important part of our society, but renters with pets are limiting their housing options.