Then I used stainable primer on top of the formica cabinets and applied a dark cherry stain.

Or the cabinets in the kitchen look newer, but it seems that the end pieces of the cabinets were not put up (you could see particle board at the end of some sections).

now if you could build and specify components to make it work better for the long haul, like metal roof, granite counters, real wood cabinets, stained concrete floors, no maintenance exteriors etc, i wonder if you would eventually save money?

House had a complete refresh of all interiors walls, lighting, upgrade bathrooms, exterior repairs to stucco, fence repair, granite counters and repaint the kitchen cabinets.

The project list includes replacing the kitchen counter-top, repaint kitchen cabinets and a bathroom refresh (i.e. replace the vanity, mirror, lighting, clean grout on wall tiles and new epoxy coating of the existing tub). 

I'm looking for any recommendations on an experienced carpenter to install kitchen and bath cabinets, install interior doors, and trim molding.

I'm not seeing any high end finishes in these.That’s what I am seeing in most areas all in including drawings, Enginering, surveys, permits, inspections, tap fees, utilities, site work, temp power and temo toilet, trash and sweep outs, Fiber cement siding like hardy plank, architectural shingles or better, hardwood, ceramic tile, granite countertops, upgraded appliances and cabinets, upgraded light fixtures plumbing fixtures.

Kitchen Cabinets - If they are in food shape, just refinish them and add door handles.

We do a total renovation in each units, new floor, new cabinet, new furniture everything.

people who sell like fast closingstime is of the essencemake sure you have an approval letter telling the seller you have the finances to pull off the dealonce you have a letter to show that places the ball in your courttake a couple people with you on the walk through if you are looking at multiple units with a detailed plan of what to look for that may need repairs this will free up your time so you can smooze the seller and get on the ground with the sellermake a list of knownsnew carpet, new paint, drywall repairs, doors cabinet hardware ect... allow so much per unitenjoy