I at first assumed you over built for the area (done that myself) and was expecting to see granite counter tops, tiled tub surrounds, recessed lighting ext.

I suppose the theory was the lighter color would brighten the closets that didn't have a light, but it's just not worth it.  

Dont get me wrong though I highly encourage anybody that wants to work for himself in the Real Estate field but I did want to give you fair warning that it is a long process.  

Much is happening with light-rail expansion and and curious where people see path of development?

In Virginia $1 a brick is light, your probably looking at $10-$15/SF depending upon location and sit conditions.

For units with dishwashers, I provide a small bucket of dishwasher detergent pods with a warning not to use regular dish soap in the machines.

All work was done with permits......well most of it was ;) * houses are entry level to next step above entry level. fixed up selling price of 100k to 225k$20/SF = minimal work; (house could be lived in as is, although severly needs updating)replace countertops, salvage kitchen cabinates, stainless steel new appliances. light update to bathrooms, paint and new carpet or refinish existing floors. replace most light fixtures and faucets. replace all doors. light electrical and plumbing primarily only to update fixtures.

however, it might be a good deed to warn others that they fabricate stories about innocent people.  

I really liked how nice it was and I got to know the neighbors and they're really great too.Purchase price = $31,500Rehab = $6,000 (approximately)Work done:+ Painting all rooms in the house (needed primer to cover ugly colors) + ceilings and trim+ New rainfall tub/shower faucet + plumbing+ New ceramic tile tub surround and tile base around the room+ New toilet+ New glass block window in the bathroom+ New windows in the entire house (except for large picture window), double-pane vinyl windows with tinted UV protection+ Basement laundry tub plumbing repairs+ New water heater+ Drywall replacement in upper bedroom around stairwell+ New outlets and switches in all rooms+ New light fixtures in two rooms+ New kitchen floor (sheet vinyl) also used on back hall and stairs to basement+ Miscellaneous (some new cabinet handles, smoke detectors, CO2 detectors, door knobs, new locks, curtain rods, curtains, light bulbs, grass cutting and gutter cleaning)Rented out at $875/month + utilities.The tenant I have is actually one from one of my other rentals. 

Hopefully this can help shed some more light on this topic.