We also noticed throughout the renovation that water was getting into the basement and we had to re-pour cement along the back side of the house and slop the grade away from the house this alone was an extra $3K expense.

If you have a slab-on-grade foundation a poly injection could be a viable option to fill the void underneath and lift the slab at the same time.

How would you update this kitchen to rental grade?

If it is not high grade rentals no big deal. 

Or worse, you'll find the wrong one and convince yourself she is the right one (that gets expensive).You just be happy being you, and stop looking -- and here's what will happen:  She'll find you.Not sure why, that is way above my pay-grade around here, but I swear on it, brother.  

Hardwood timber values can be significant if the species, size and grade are there, but a large part of timber value is determined by the volume present.

However, the other co-owner has recently become "more involved" in the store and raised the prices too much for my taste.What options are there for laminate/LVP in medium grade rentals?

The big thing for me is that the bathroom looks "builder grade" and not recently renovated.

Here’s my latest blog post:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/8290/76279-it-s-all-3rd-grade-math?

All are fully above-grade.