I like @Jeffrey Hotz idea of whitewash (an alternative would be Behr antique white solid... it's an amazing interior color too!).  

Does your office have a good color printer?  

Can you share what colors you picked for your kitchen scheme paint and flooring?  

The best properties for this are "cosmetic fixers" where the "bones" are in good shape (structure, plumbing, electric, all the important stuff that is not readily visible unless you look close), yet it is a cosmetic wreck; dated finishes, dirty, smelly, ugly, hideous paint colors, etc.

Additionally, you have provided me the most realistic perspective of RE investing yet - I was certainly spellbound by all the success stories I've read, and I needed someone to rip the rose colored glasses off my face.

3 K for paint.. get contractor grade paint, color match to any sample you want and paint the whole house the same color.

The front has grass and rose bushes, so it's not as bad as it looks.  

@Jamie Rose - check out the BP low and no money down book.

JT McGraw - When you install the new ones, invest in installing some inexpensive clear or cabinet color matching vinyl / plastic cabinet liners so the bottoms are protected from spills and scraping.

Counter top type and color, wall paint, outdoor house paint.