I was lured by new windows, granite courltertops, path of progress etc.  

I could care less about having a McMansion with granite countertops and stainless appliances.

Wait until you have broken granite countertops, holes in every wall and door, or 3 inches of water through tout the house. 

So everything in the house was new from windows, to curtains, curtain rods, appliances (a couple we never used) granite countertops, custom kitchen cabinets (beech wood - very hard wood)  fancy backsplash, doors, HIGH END custom trim, flooring the 33 cubic yards of concrete for patio/driveway etc.  

I already bought a tri-plex for 156.5k put 18k down and 65k for updates (granite, cabinets, bathroom, kitchen, floors, appliances) I’m a contractor and have contractor connects so i did most of the work myself or for a significantly reduced cost.  

Paint dated blonde cabinets white, granite-look laminate or some cheaper solid surface counters, LVP floors.

And more granite!

I just think you did a cheap renovation and it shows, I mean you painted over wood panel, no granite in the kitchen, old cabinets w no knobs, you didn't open up the space between the living room and the dining room, you didn't tile the bathroom shower, who knows what the vanity looks like and its a 2bd/1 bth with a house in a not great area. 

Not trendy, just light and fresh and warm.But, if otherwise everything is functional and clean and not god-awful, you should be fine - assuming you're not in a really rich trendy area that absolutely demands granite countertops. 

There is a mini wall and doorframe on the right side, when facing the fridge, and kitchen cabinets to the left with new granite countertops.