Blinds, Shades, or Curtains/Drapes

[Spencer Krautkramer]

I'm wondering what people's preferences are when it comes to window treatments (blinds, shades, curtains, drapes)? I'm currently house hacking and am thinking about installing blinds. However, wondering what is the best for when I move out and it's a rental. Trying to think of what becomes less maintenance or issues and isn't too expensive up front. 

[Patricia Steiner]

Blinds are the go-to in our surounding markets - and for all the reasons you referenced and one more: tenant preference. The way you can gauge what is preferable in your market is to look up rental listings that would be comparable to yours and see what is being featured.  Hope this helps.