An example - Kitchen - gray tile w/gray grout, gray/white/black formica, white cabinets w/stainless steel handles, stainless steel appliances.

I wish you the best, steel sharpens steel, and that's why I like this BP site.  

You then silicone them, bolt them back together, essentially turning them back into a one piece.What I typically do is this; Its fairly cheap to have your tub refinished if it needs it, or you can install an American Standard Americast, which is a good reinforced steel tub and is relatively cheap.

In a couple weeks, I'll be pulling about 14, 16" x 16' steel roof trusses, not really looking forward to it. 

Playing slots, and the lottery, isn't much different than driving down Main St while throwing money out the window... ;)

My other option seems to be an enameled steel tub that will run me about $120.

AND youre the one installing the fridge, washer and dryer so you know youre installing them correctly as opposed to hoping the tenants would install them correctly (im talking about the ice maker and the water lines for the washer).If you decide on going with this option, I recommend what Johnny Youssef said in podcast 147: Stainless Steel Appliances!

What about upgrading appliances to stainless steel?  

The old systems were made out of concrete or steel. 

Here are some details that might help guide advice.Pre-manufactured home built in 1996.Lot size:6000sqftHad full inspections done and passed with flying colors, even structural.Has detached steel 2-car garage structure.ARV:$75-80kSQFT: 1080Beds:3Baths:2Repairs needed: paint on interior walls and wood cabinet paint.