Trying to weave and alchemist the number of synthetic DNA simulated dimensions we can survive in simultaneously will make this past year will seem like a flat tire.

If it is ceramic or a synthetic then you just seal the grout.

I like the thickness of Lifeproof having a synthetic core.  

The house is synthetic stucco... which is a MAJOR negative, but it appears to be in good shape and we've had several people check it out including a home inspector and no one has found any issues....yet.  

Obviously, in the lease it explicitly states no smoking, synthetic or otherwise in the unit.

Is it synthetic stucco (many of the older ones had no drainage plane behind the synthetic stucco, so the structure rots)?

They warn of the next synthetic CDO.

There are some newer synthetic tiles which look quite nice but I don't know anything about their durability.Ceramic or stone tiles may be broken when furniture is moved.

Make sure you understand EXACTLY what kind of roof you are getting if it's asphalt what exact shingles, underlayment synthetic or felt and ice and water shield.

I would go with a synthetic to lessen the maintenance over time, especially if that area gets a fair amount of direct sun.