It takes bold and humility for you to shared this.

I do think everyone has a different experience, but that's often colored by how much they are invested.

I may have had a few cervezas in me when I made that bold statement.

Having an experienced agent on your team before the rehab i think is very important because it is during the rehab when they can help add the most value by pointing you in the direction of what adds value to the sale, what finishes to choose and what to avoid, even what color paints are a good choice, insuring that your target sales price is not just realistic, but that it can actually appraise for that amount. 

Take a bold approach to the real estate market.

We cringe when we see people who model assets through rose colored glasses especially when they have little money.As you mention leverage can be your friend but you also need to make sure you have considerable amount of cash to cover the types of expenses etc you mention.

Dated mica kitchen counters and older color style tyles in baths.

But comparing rates on commercial (non standardized mortgages) is like asking what’s the price of carpeting without specifying the quality, type, color, installation, warranty or anything else.  

Any other suggestions/color schemes?

Place looks great and well appointed, although I would add some pops of color here and there.