The kitchen cabinets were all wood but an old style so we flipped the doors around and painted the cabinets to give them a modern look.

It was a learning experience and planning every detail and researching what type of styles sell quickly in that area.

Or more likely (an assumption based on location and typical age of the home style you describe) it was built before codes were a consideration but was still legally constructed as it is currently used. 

After that we are thinking to do another similar vacation style investment, still have to grow despite the crazy world! 

They have the 3 knob style mixing valve which dates the home, regardless of the tub finish.

There were many different styles & brands of both inside close hinges and knobs that could be purchased in bulk for a significantly cheaper price than in the big box store.

Approved a zoning board variance to build 3 townhome styled condos.

Purchase price: $150,000 Cash invested: $3,000 This if a front and back style duplex I bought when I was 19.

Sometimes, however, people have a higher expectation than is practical for your budget, operations or management style. 

Find popular, trendy, similar architecture/age properties on Zillow, airbnb, etc and see what styles, designs, finshes etc they went with.