I'm simple in that my favorite part is the built-in cabinet in the dining room.

It looks like you were able to just paint the cabinets and keep the countertops?

Interior paint (including all cabinets), new hardware on the cabinets, new light fixtures, new switch plates, add a moister barriers, clean up the landscaping, and a few other small items.

We found that we could improve our properties by refinishing existing hardwoords and adding new laminate, refinishing cabinets and replacing old windows and storms as they failed-- but that it was just not going to be possible to actually "modernize" the living areas  by taking out walls and improving the kitchen and bath layouts or even to install central air because the "D" neighborhood would just not support the increased rent that would be required to justify the expense.

Possibly lose a little cabinet/counter space in the kitchen or frame out a small closet (depending on your space).

Johann Jells and Jd Martin this is the last place I rented:http://www.moderntake.com/p485481967/h25704cd3This was prefabricated cabinets, granite countertops, laminate flooring, subway tiles, drop in HD vanities and stainless steel appliances.

In addition, it looks like I can salvage 4 of the 9 kitchens without replacing cabinets.

The first floor could use a solid cleaning and minor painting such as kitchen cabinets. 

It is the most versatile gray out there and goes with any flooring, any cabinet color, any countertops!

Negotiated price down based on future renovations in two units (updating cabinets, floors, countertops, and condensers).