With the job I have, it's kind of my escape on my way home, especially on days where I take an absolute beating so I jumped on the laptop and searched, "what requirements do banks require in order to finance a beach rental property?"

The modern color today is a pale grey.

Same for a simple, clean, modern light fixture above. 

If it's a modern house (e.g. 1940's or later), then it might be better to either refinish (if the floor is in good shape) or float another floor on top.  

The cabins are between 600 and 700 sq. ft. with higher end "mountain modern" finishes and are selling in the lower $200's.

Sorry if I sound like a wiring idiot, but I haven't done this in the past and it seems like modern buyers would want it. 

American Modern does not have limits.Don't forget Flood insurance!

Some argue that today's modern market is fundamentally different than the past, and justifies higher CAPE, but I'm still quite concerned. 

Good contractors spend their days with a tool in their hands and its typically not a laptop.

We spent a few month making it very modern and attractive - moved W/D upstairs, new appliances, removed walls, refinished hardwoods, granite, new cabinets etc.