"Welcome to the Jungle" :-)That is a nice house, especially like the kitchen tile, backsplash, and countertop.  

Newly renovated meaning they replaced the bottom cabinets in the kitchen and installed granite countertops and new laminate and tile floors. 

Sometimes when someone does gray carpets, gray walls, gray countertops etc it becomes a gray overload in my opinion though!

Now a new one isnt going in unless we remove the L shaped granite counter top  or she can find a shorter dishwasher .

It was listed for 200k and after 3 month on the MLS I found it and make and offer for 165,000 but I know the property its not goin to pass inspection, before It was mine I have to put the kitchen counter top, I offer 150,000 DEAL!!!!!!

As long as the island granite/quartz countertop blends well with an overall design, does it matter what color I get?

@Danny Ondik Kitchens and bathrooms and nice looking flooring.Kitchens I may install new countertops, new faucets and paint cabinets so they look nice.I used to raise rents substantially after a turnover, but have many long term tenants now and am behind on market rents on many properties myself.I believe a 3% to 5% bump in rent prices shouldn't run anyone off if you are behind in market rates.

The complex has a 9% occupancy below markets rents, cost 1M for repairs all kind of all over the place miss information in the description rents would be increased from 500 to 950 by putting in new marble counter tops blah, blah, blah wow I am confused trying to explain this one.

Paint for sure, don't use strong colors just some off white for walls and white for molding and doors.Not sure how big is the apartment, refinish wood floors id you have or install engineered wood or bamboo flooring, there are some good looking cheap options (check build direct)But bathrooms and kitchens make the big difference, if you are doing the renovation yourself, check with IKEA kitchens, you can get some nice cabinets what will give a fresh look for not much money.. also you could just replace the wall cabinets if the base ones are decent and could be refurbuished The counters are tricky because big money require quartzite counter tops that are pretty expensive, but there are some OK options. 

More like putting in new cabinets, sinks, and new countertop in the kitchen.