Please shead some light on this simple but complicated subject for me. 

You have now been warned.

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.