For placement in your kitchen (left to right), I would consider: Interior left wall - refrigerator, counter; Exterior back wall - counter with dishwasher below, sink with garbage disposal and window above, counter, range with range hood, counter, exterior door; Exterior left wall - electrical panel, shallow depth pantry cabinets and perhaps a shallow depth counter with another window above or a space for a small dining table here.

You asked about Detroit.Total cost all inclusive including purchase, repairs, and painting will be about $7000-$8000.It will rent for $825-$850. 4 Bedroom Dining room Sun room and 2 car garage!

Is there a dining room that could be turned into a bedroom without disrupting the functionality of the house?  

Heard that area is stunning.

Fyi: last update dine on this property was in 1996.3.

This particular house was a 2bed, 1  bath, living, dining and office .

There was good reason to have a formal dining room at one time...

That new couple without kids might prefer a luxurious and romantic space, as well as a larger kitchen or dining room where they can entertain.

More of a quaint shopping/dining experience and not the impersonal big-box type of environment.

Has tile in living and dining area as well as in the kitchen.