In his mind its done, but when things are obviously missing (like trim, insulation, even sections of floor) and he feels that's complete... yeah, Im starting to have a little agida! 

.- Sheetrock to repair some holes in the wall ($800)- Some decent new flooring (2100 square feet of wood laminate flooring installed, $5.50 per square foot = $11,500 total)- Appliances — washer, dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, water heaters, and microwave for each unit ($11,900 total)- Washer and Dryer ($1500 per unit, $3,000 total)- Refrigerator ($1300 per unit, $2,600 total)- Stove ($750 per unit, $1,500 total)- Dishwasher ($500 per unit, $1,000 total)- Water Heat ($1000 per unit, $2,000 total)- Microwave ($300 per unit, $600 total)- New kitchen cabinets and counter tops in both units ($4000 per unit, $8,000 total)- Framing of closet space for washer dryer plus shelves and door ($2,000 per unit, $4,000 total)- Bathroom remodel in both units ($9,900 total) - 2-sink cabinet / vanity ($800 per unit, $1,600 total) - 2 sinks ($400 per unit, $800 total) - Countertops ($400 per unit, $800 total) - Mirrors / Medicine Cabinets ($500 per unit, $1,000 total) - Framing and installation of small linens closet plus door ($800 per unit, $1,600 total) - New toilets ($200 per unit, $400 total) - New tubs ($1200 per unit, $2400 total) - Lighting and Fixtures ($650 per unit, $1300 total)- Exterior landscaping, some patching of the yard, trimming of trees, and a few beds out front ($2,000)- New interior doors ($900 per unit, $1,800 total)- New exterior doors ($800 per door, $1,600 total)- New mailboxes and house numbers ($500 per unit, $1,000 total)- Exterior painting (minimal with brick construction) ($1,000 total)- Interior patining ($3,000 per unit, $6,000 total)- New exterior shutters ($300 per unit, $600 total)- Interior window treatments ($300 per window, $3,000 total)On the rent side, there are few rents in the area at $1250.

Shutters and some simple, low maintenance landscaping would certainly create some depth....just be mindful of any additional trimming/weeding when developing the landscape plan.Best of luck!

In a perfect world: (in no particular order): Square/rectangular shape, 1-story, open floor plan, lower pitched roof fully trussed, slab on grade monolithic foundation, 24 o.c framing everywhere, T1-11 plyw. siding, minimal windows, minimal doors, minimal trim, minimum code electrical/HVAC/plumbing, carpet everywhere, avoid tile, laminate countertops, Home Depot cabinets, basic fixtures and appliances, no fencing, no trees or old stumps, minimize landscaping, minimize driveways and walkways, forget pavers, cleared flat lot, no fill, utility hookups available in front of house and best case they are aleady tapped, inspectors are easy to work with and pass everything the 1st time, subs show up when they need to and actually care.

I can paint, install sheetrock, trim, tile.

Two spots are near the window and might be cause by a gap between the aluminum trim and window outside.

I've been weighing putting hanging/track barn doors on the opening to the living room to provide some definition but am not married to the idea.Bottom line is that I'm trying to market around the design flaws because we don't have the budget to heavily redesign.Would also appreciate ideas for exterior trim color and color for the interior pantry cabinets.

Like others have said, there is always room to trim the rehab costs, but I wouldn't say you "over improved" simply because you left some cash in the deal after refinancing.  

All wood trim was painted BLACK by her in her apartment.

Specifically the current competitive rates for new construction trades and materials (e.g. foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, trim carpentry, painters, tile work, brick layers, roofers).