For the kitchen, we have already selected the wood floor color and we preferably want to keep the countertop.

Well color me embarrassed @Jay Hinrichs.

As the 'manager' who owns finding the house, and design and managing the finances; I pick the materials, paint colors, kitchen cabinets/counters, etc as well as all the finances (the deed is in only my name and the private money loan is backed by only me) and my contractor has to trust me.

Any help/color is greatly appreciated!

For example if we are remodeling for a rental we paint all interiors one color...white.

Below is the result of mapping all zip codes, and coloring them by the average monthly price growth (%).

But with all of the crazy over personalization ideas people get from home makeover shows, I don't want to deal with my nice neutral color paint job covered by little Johnny's alien adventures or a tribute wall dedicated to somebody's memorial, or who knows what else?

New distressed flooring throughout, freshly painted interior with contemporary paint colors, new baseboards, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, remodeled master bathroom and additional full guest bathroom.

I agree with a bit more landscaping in front, the exterior needs a little more pop of a different color. 

Please don't try and save a few bucks, people, it never works...of course you get to choose exactly what fixtures and paint colors you want, you get to choose everything.....but why would you want to pay more and then take on all the responsibility and extra work?