If they had engineered hardwood put real hardwood, You want to be the best property period.Our rehab we just did-there was a house in our subdivision that did just like we did- granite counter tops, ceramic tile- the house didn't look like ours because we all have diffrent tastes however ours was the best rehab- we got 4 offers in the first week while that house sat on the market for 60+days during the summer.

Ceramic tile on the counter tops. 6" tile, NO BULLNOSES or rounded edges at the front, did not use hardi backer, just glued it to the plywood.

Renovation wise I would concentrate on the kitchen and the bathrooms tenants love nicer looking up to date kitchens newer knobs and faucets fresh pain and maybe even ceramic tile the floors if that is in your budget.

If you have done your research and due diligence then you are going to know if that great looking 300 dollar formica countertop and stick on vinyl floor versus the 2000 dollar granite and ceramic tile floor is going to be acceptable in your price range and neighborhood.          

Then they complained that the tile (12x12 ceramic) was too heavy to place on the shower surround.

., new ceramic tile in the hallway, kitchen and bathroom, and bathroom completely redone (new bath and surround, new vanity, new ceramic floor, new toilet) all at a cost of some $10,000.

I get that it is cheaper initially but it will cost you more in the long run VS ceramic or LVT/LVP.  

For example, we had one Humanities and Social Sciences", but also had a building for Ceramic Engineering.

The building was rehabbed two years ago including: new torch down roof, waste lines, water supply lines, HVAC, electric, thermal windows, ceramic tile in all kitchens & baths, int/ext paint, and new fixtures throughout.

@Matthew Paul Yep, ran into the same thing with ceramic tile in the kitchen adding an inch to the front and making it super difficult to replace the dishwasher.