Dishwasher I had laying a few years probably 300.labor 750 including appliance install.Backsplash tile was an expensive modern subway in matte, but it was left over from my primary....

I agree -- country chic or modern farmhouse is a good look to go for when painting paneling.

I intend to get flood insurance but have been very surprised about wind insurance, both that it is a separate insurance policy and that it is much more expensive than flood insurance.The house I am buying is modern construction (say last 20 years) and brick.  

But I believe in science and have a huge fear that the entire island will be underwater within 50 years.

Too much science.

You are updating the paint to a very popular color in agreeable gray so that will give the home a modern touch and new carpet that compliments that will still look very nice.

I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration in Management, which taught me a lot of the basics of business law, management, etc.

Now the entire interior, roof, and foundation were remodeled and modernized with only touch-ups to the front exterior of the home. 

. #3) many of the owners haven't done any decent upgrades to attract modern tenants.

@Cory Melious I’d keep the old ones, no real science behind that decision, just my opinion.