Counertops, kitchen floor, paint, .. how are capx?

I have no stove but i do have a kitchen its a 1bd 1bath living rm kitchen i share the same address with the person in the main home we are connected by a bolted door in the laundry room that only the main house has access to opening.

If they can get granny to think it's going to cost $5,000 to paint the kitchen then all well and good, let's just dig some more into granny's pocket. 

: Yeselectrical tested functional, outlets and lighting tested, bare wires ta missing dishwasher and garbage disposal,_____________________________________Stove/Range/Oven: Damaged--Kitchen Cabinets: OK--Other: OKBuilt-in appliances tested and functional?

Or, if I'm a fourplex owner, is it worth the extra effort to update the kitchen a little, take better care of the landscaping, etc. or is that just going to drive away the "typical" fourplex renter? 

Making them a little nicer, close to the campus, with an area to entertain, and with stainless steel and updated kitchen/bathrooms.

The kitchen has standard cabinets but does have granite counters.

The place has a continuous livingroom and kitchen and I think the looks of a seemingless floor all across will make the place much nicer. 

My PM company recently did their first inspection of my properties and found things like a broken kitchen faucet that had never been reported. 

There are wood floors in the bedroom and living room that I will be refinishing.This unit is rented close to the top of the rent range, although not as high as some due to its location on the edge of a desirable neighborhood and some outdated (although in good condition) finishes such as cabinets and countertops, laminate kitchen floor.