Many of them in your price range have higher-end finishes (e.g. granite counters) and amenities like a pool or fitness center.3. 

We had just completely remodeled the unit, new bathrooms, new kitchen cabinets, granite countertop, new microwave and fridge, sinks, faucets, plumbing (left the oven, washer and dryer from previous), new flooring throughout, fresh paint.It's one thing after another.

Can you afford to do granite and get your money back? 

This is NOT the Midwest, we are NOT built atop Granite or Mountain basin(s).  

Also when doing a rental in a lower income area where the PP is 100kish, you are not putting in granite, crown moldings ect.

But I closed on a rehab that will make me 30k in a matter of a few weeks, got an offer accepted on a 6 property package, picked out hardwood, appliances, granite, and paint on a high end rehab, I spoke with an investor over seas in Australia, I signed a JV with investors from NY, I got to play with my dogs whenever I wanted, and at the end of the day I'm in a great mood. 

For example, we were connected to a granite supplier / installer that was great!

For example, the layout included five bathrooms which definately added to the cost,  In addition we used real hardwood through-out, higher end tile in the bathrooms, hardiplank siding, higher end fixtures in the kitchens and bathroom as well as included granite counter tops, central A/C, stainless appliances, four-piece coin-op laundry setup in the basement, etc. 

Hardwood floors are no different than carpeting, oak cabinets are no different then the new shaker, granite no better than laminate etc.

I would plan on putting in higher end furnishings (stainless steel appliances/granite counter-tops/and blowing out one of the kitchen walls to turn it into a more open concept style...yeah, lots of HGTV being watched at my house right now).