We kept the same countertop in the kitchen and this seating area that was there prior.

The industrial market is also the most affordable per square foot because, at its core, an industrial building is just a concrete box with a few rolling doors and windows. 

you need to make it into a legal unit- egress windows, separate entry, meet minimum height, kitchen/bath with code requirements- be careful about taking the pirate approach.

AND the original flooring in kitchen, dining and bathroom was ceramic tile, which means this flooring is an obvious upgrade.Didn't care.I showed them I am selling this condo for the highest price I've ever seen in this complex, at this size and bedrooms. 

Because I have 2 doors I can always use the main door to the front door OR the kitchen door to the side door.

I’ve updated windows, doors, instant hot water heater, roof, ac, bathroom, and flooring.

The kitchen table was my office. 

“Have your wife check that out,” he says, referring to a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops.

That includes principle, interest, taxes, and insurance as well.We have spent about $8,500 in repairs and upgrades including - revamping the landscaping, having the brick and siding professionally painted, installing new stained cedar posts and shutters, installing a new privacy fence and having it stained, removed popcorn ceilings, redid the taping/bedding, retextured, had the inside walls and ceiling professionally painted, installed a new cedar beam in the living area, new custom blinds for all windows, all new light fixtures and ceiling fans, brand new stainless steel appliances (range with double oven, dishwasher, microwave vent hood, and new refrigerator - all GE brand) Floors are in good not great shape (tile in kitchen and dining room and single bathroom, laminate in living room and hallway, carpet in both bedrooms) and would be the only other possible upgrade we would consider.

My capex budget includes roof 25 year life span, appliances and hot water heater 12 year life span, hvac 20 year life span, bath and kitchen remodel 20 year life span,etc.