do granite if you can find one of the independents with the tools/connections.... half bulnose/flat in a pattern and really common color.ikea has really cheap formica (almost to the point of per/renter  expandable) but you need a quick and good handyman.formica also makes solid surface (not just foil)... not sure how it handles a hot pot and knife cutting....you can also do really large porcelain/granite tiles (18-20"+ inches) with very thin grout lines...concrete can go with a very good sealer, and somebody who knows what to do.but in the end, you want something you can replicate again and again with not a lot of headaches down the road...continuous success

I am strongly considering prefabricated steel framing to reduce the construction time (and hopefully cost).What I am leaning towards now is building a replicable 2 story 4-8 unit apartment building of ~1200sqft 2 bedroom units near the road (because of lower utility installation, road building and perceived maintenance costs).

I'm hoping to replicate your success in the near future. 

Things may be done, they may not be replicated and they may be illegal.

So to answer your question, I do believe I will be able to replicate this process.

I like a consistent finish throughout, but I think if the sandy texture was to be replicated it in the kitchen and bath would not look right.

Both are licensed to sell real estate in their respective states.NAR likes to make a big deal out of their code of ethics and promotes the notion that Realtors are better for the public because they subscribe to a code of ethics.In fact - at least here in MA - virtually everything that's covered in the NAR code of ethics is replicated in either state law, MLS rules or both.There are only two exceptions I know of.NAR requires agents to arbitrate disputes, where I as a former NAR member and now not, have the option of suing another agent if it becomes necessary.The only other thing I can think of is that NAR requires you to tell a buyer's agent whether you have other offers, if asked.  

Replicate what they are doing rehab and finish wise, and use their agent and stager.You were brave to share!  

It helped me realize that I did not just randomly get lucky with my first two but that this can be replicated!  

RE is full of guru crap making claims of learn the secrets, get the ins and outs, most are rip offs, the very best are overpriced full of hype and ideas that are hard to replicate in reality.Read here, ask questions, there isn't anything you can ask about residential investing or flipping or rehabs that a few here can't answer here, just need to find those in the forums that know what they are talking about......beware of the ones who add fluff, are puffing and claim that it's easy.