New paint everywhere, new light fixtures, two new bathrooms (new vanities, lights, fixtures minus the toilets), a totally new kitchen (new sink, countertop, backsplash, appliances, new front door, new GFCI outlets in every room, new supply plumbing throughout (a few new drain lines as well) and a new ceiling in the master bathroom.I hired out the repipe, the backsplash, and the painting, and did the rest (and fifty small things I didn't mention) myself. 

We'll paint the cabinets, replace the countertops with a nicer laminate and keep the flooring, which is still in good shape.Guest bath:Replacing the vinyl with vinyl tile and replacing the vanity top (this one has significant cracks near the drain)Master bath:Keeping the vanity and fixtures.  

For example, kitchen counter-tops may not be a good investment for rental property but for a flip it would be.

I have some outside work to do on it (i.e. siding replacement and landscaping, redo the balconies) and simultaneously "flipping" the vacant unit (new carpet & linoleum, new paint, new counter-tops, new A/C unit).

- Painting old countertops?

What color granite countertops and backsplash goes best in a kitchen that has white cabinets?

We fixed up the vacant one with new flooring, paint, lights, heaters, countertops and a few appliances.

Strong bathroom fixtures, kitchen cabinets, and countertop.

I put 18k in materials I repainted the interior , replaced the old iirrigation, put up shade screens over the pool and lounge area in back yard, repainted and stained the kitchen and bathroom cabinets, replaced the kitchen countertops, replaced the flooring in both bathrooms and walk in closet and finally put a new Hvac and heater in.

Here are the numbers: Estimated appraisal of property in 2015$75,000Total loan from purchasing through Good Neighbor Next Door Program$45,000This includes 50% off through the GNND, plus closing and repair costs.Total repair cost to home$25,000The major repairs to the home included the following: laminate wood floors, carpet, paint (interior & exterior), new plumbing system, granite countertops, cabinet re-facing, new vanities, new appliances, fence, and some other small things.