You can use a counter wrap to give the counters a higher end look and Peel and Stick back splash is easy and looks good.

Depends on you granite cost....her in LA its only a $120 for a finished 9 foot piece and back splash, Bainbridge Brown the most basic color-pattern.

Are these those preformed laminated counter tops with the built in back splash?

., the easiest solution would involve cutting into a really beautiful old backsplash behind the the kitchen sink) and the fact that everything is otherwise done (i.e., we don't have open walls).

Granite counters, tile floors, nice back splash feature, add can lights, stainless appliances, etc.  

Roderick, I just did my first SFH to be rented (went on the market on this week (http://www.threaltyinc.com/rentals/4832-may-ridge-...) and I used thumbtack for some plumbing work and also the tile backsplash. 

For the majority of the rehabs on rentals that we do we use cabinets, backsplashes, and countertops from one of the big box stores like Lowes or HD. 

Purchase price: $135,000 Cash invested: $35,080 Sale price: $230,000 During this rehab we replaced the central a/c, created a Master Bedroom with an enclosure to the Great Room, changed all lighting fixtures, replaced all broken glass, painted full interior, fixed all issues with wiring, countertops, backsplashes, appliances, sinks, faucets, vanities, as well as floating laminate wood throughout except for the Laundry Room, Kitchen, & Bathrooms.

He helped me out back in May with a lot of crown molding and tile backsplash on my personal residence.

When you look at the portfolio of our projects, they have alot of things in common.....flooring, backsplash, even cabinets.