It's been worth it.For STRs, our layouts are durable and pet friendly.

Waterproof,  easy to clean, durable from a wear/tear perspective.

I have heard that tile is very nice in the kitchen and bathroom as well as it is durable but replacing vinyl flooring is much easier (I think) and possibly cheaper to replace.

An eggshell finish will be more forgiving when it comes to imperfections on your walls, and is durable and easy to clean.

@Marco Y.When choosing inexpensive kitchen cabinets for your rental property, prioritize durability, ease of maintenance, and a neutral aesthetic that will appeal to a wide range of tenants.Like @Bruce Woodruff said, I would stay away from IKEA and RTA.Consider open shelving to cut costs. 

From our perspective make sure you are thinking about durability, accessibility (from a maintenance perspective), safety.

For your four plex with mostly steps up and down, especially in a region with long winter/wet seasons, I would recommend considering a durable and waterproof option such as luxury vinyl plank flooring.

I am looking to put a new fence around a backyard but should I go with cedar for the long lasting durability or treated pine since it is more cost efficient?  

@Abiy Tedla I have mostly gone with white cabinets with black hardware on the same as is the market trend currentlyPersonally, I'm a fan of staining cabinets more so than painting since it lasts a lot longer and is more durable (plus I think it looks nicer than painted cabinets too) Additionally, using stainless steel appliances and under-mount sinks definitely adds to the oomph factor of the property even though they aren't much more expensive than their counterparts

Compare the variety of grouts and caulking materials too.The new tile grout is easy to maintain and quite durable.