The home is nicely landscaped, but most of the acreage is a dirt field, which was used for gardening and fruit trees.  

Another option might be to develop raw land into housing in certain areas but I really want to cut my teeth in some flips before I go that route.  

Is the land cleared and graded or just raw land??

But the kitchen could use some sort of bright accent: fruit bowl, flowers, bright cannisters.

You could check out some raw data in terms of crime reports on Trulia.

Do all the List guys see that as a way to gather "the Low Hanging Fruit?"

The above advice is positive and constructive.Also, this ain't HGTV.The market is hot right now, all of the low hanging fruit is being picked by everyone.

The homeowners are going to move in once we are finished and rent out the primary house on this property, then switch in a few years and rent out the ADU.First, here are the raw numbers:Foundation: $13,000Framing: $14,200Siding: $11,000Roofing: $4,750HVAC: $5,500Electrical: $4,800Plumbing: $7,500Insulation: $2,500Drywall: $8,000Paint: $5,200Flooring: $4,200Cabinets: $3,800Countertops: $3,000Appliances: $5,500Misc #1: $36,600 (labor/materials by GC)Doors, Windows, Trim, Cabinet and Hardware Install, Screened Porch, Fence, Landscaping, Dumpster, Project Management FeeMisc #2: $8,000 (supplied by Designer/Me)Fixtures, Hardware, Shower Door, Wardrobe Cabinet, Tree Removal, Construction AdministrationDesign Fees: $3,650That combines for a total cost of $141,200.

This is raw land that is mostly in the flood plain so i am happy with it. 

But wouldn't it give a little legitimacy (or the opposite) to get to see the fruits from the application of that philosophy in the posters lives?