A lot of these look like normal homes, and then it turns out you have another 1-5k a month in lot rent, which likely butchers your numbers.

We even had butcher block counters in the kitchen.

I'm starting to learn toward an all-in-one that can have a butcher block shelf on top for additional functionality.

Im probably going to butcher this because Im more of a silent investor on this and am not on the note or privy to the financials.

I got shafted before, paying out the nose to have a big shade tree in my own back yard "lifted", only to have it completely butchered, requiring a complete removal a couple years later and now my back yard and back side of my house is blistered by the afternoon sun. 

Then stained wood/butcher block for the countertops - just to match what is existing with the countertops and the flooring.

To maximize the space and double storage I created a breakfast bar and pantry from an old hutch painted Lacquer White and frosted the glass to coordinate with the IKEA uppers, built custom shelves/legs stained to match the mahogany in Varithane (American Walnut) which sandwiched the IKEA solid birch butcher block shaved down to 16"  to counter lever the breakfast far-Opposite side had simple stainless HD bracket.

I might have butchered the title.

We did not like the wood butcher block style for this home.  

Quote from @Anthony Butcher: Hi, I'm thinking of partnering with a friend of mine who does not live in the US, and is not a citizen or does not hold a green card.