Bulletproof kitchen reno that I was told and has worked for me is, Granite countertops and subway tile backsplash.

My suggestion for your build would be: tile. 

I don't still have pictures of my first rental house, but it is on a slab, and the home was built in the late 60s when lime-colored asbestos tile was all the rage.

It currently has a bath tub with tile.

Does anyone know approximately how much it costs to remove asbestos found in tiles underneath carpet?

Most companies would carry higher coverages as J Scott did himself....and, in the example, there would not have been any coverage.Using a waiver will keep you "safe" for most basic things: painting, handyman, tile work but for roofing and electrical you'll be better off to get a contractor with comp coverage.

We have also replaced the washer and dryer, did some tile work in the bathroom around the vanity.

I would highly recommend to have female input in interior designs; wife's often make the final call about making an offer and I have seen guys build houses that are way to masculine in design - dark tile bathroom or kitchn etc.. 

Some remodeling, new floors ...tiles..windows..I read about search for the title, or get an inspector..My agent told my that most of the HUD properties are clean and ready to sell without having any legal problems.

Of course, actual finish materials such as tile, countertops, etc. vary in ACTUAL  cost a great deal, so you need to know where your figures land within a range of costs if you do not fine tune each estimate.