Colors: White, Cheyenne, Denver-Counter Tops: installed with cabinets.

Many of the other units in my building including owner-occupied, and recent rentals have black refrigerators, laminate countertops, and basic light fixtures, however, Bronzeville rents appear to be rising and there are many units in the neighborhood with better finishings.  

Should I do granite counter tops?  

I ran the comps and the price is fair.The house is the nicest on the block and is a gut rehab with in-unit laundry, brand new everything, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, etc.

The rehab budget of $80,000 included upgrading the kitchen with new cabinets, counter tops and appliances, upgrading a bathroom on the main floor, expanding and upgrading the bathroom for master suite.

There is about 10 inches separating the counter top where the sink is located from the stove, so a tenant would not be able to stand directly in front of their sink when using it.  

I think it was the granite counter top that I mentioned because the wife at that point had glossy eyes. :) That was my queue it was a lock!

As I went inside roaches were crawling across the floor, walls, counter tops, everywhere.Since the previous tenants never mentioned roaches to me, I immediately called them and asked if they knew about the infestation.

John Kesner I subbed out all interior painting and drywall, electrical, most plumbing, Windows, trim, wood floor, sod, landscaping, tub refinish, tree trimming, tuck pointing, counter tops, roof and flashing repair, and final clean.

And here is a rough breakdown of the repairs (I noted the items where we supplied the labor):Demo: $500Attic finishing (rough carpentry, insulation, drywall, trim): $4,500Plumbing (move bath vanity; new fixtures in bath & kitchen): $1,050Electric (move range outlet; remove old fuses; replace all switches, outlets & fixtures): $750Wallpaper removal & paint throughout (material cost only - our labor): $600Kitchen cabinetry & countertops (replaced w/ used cabs from Craigslist & reclaimed soapstone counters; material cost only - our labor): $850Appliances (new refrigerator; used range): $500Interior doors & hardware: $500Flooring (vinyl floors in attic & kitchen; material cost only - our labor): $1,500Windows: $1,600Asbestos duct removal: $500Misc. carpentry (trim repair; closet shelving, etc; material cost only - our labor): $300Exterior work (gravel; landscaping; paint; material cost only - our labor): $350Utilities: $200Misc: $500TOTAL: $14,200