I use Georgia pacific densheield backer...easaypeasy...for shower and countertop and with the bullnose you can get a very nice countertop for cheap...2$ foot plus sink.I always use a listelle, sometimes just cut a larger sheet if mosaic tile into strips.

If most of the neighborhood has Vinal floors and Formica countertops, and you put in travertine floors with granite counters, you won't get "credit" for the work above and beyond the neighborhood. 

Not every neighborhood supports granite countertops or natural stone tile floors. 

Also, the other house on Kelmscott that sold for $142,000 and it looked like my grandmothers house (green carpet, old lady curtains, green counter tops, 70's lights, etc.

There are a few rotten logs,  the windows have PL glue in the corners,  the kitchen cabinets and counter tops are just set in place,  carpeting on walls in bedrooms,  piece of plywood for a ceilingin an upstairs room.  

Guys,My partner and I are in the process of starting a new one-stop - in between tenants renovation company and would like to get some feedback from you guys.Here is a basic summary of what will be included in one of our customize-able service packages:House CleaningGeneral Areas - Dust walls/ceiling fans sills and ledges - Dust bulbs - Cobwebs - Dust baseboards - Dust window blinds - Wipe wood with Pledge - Sweep/Vacuum/mop floors - Wash inside of WindowsBathroom (s) - Clean and disinfect tub, toilet, shower, shower doors, and sink -Scrub Floor - Clean all mirrors and glass - Scrub tile wallsKitchen - Wash sink- Clean counter tops- Wipe in/outside cabinet doors- Wipe in/outside of appliances- Sweep and mop floor- Load and run dishwasher- Clean in/outside of microwave- Collect and take out trash- Wipe appliances- Clean in/outside of stove & refrigeratorBedroom (s)- Dust-walls, ledges, shelves, etc.- Closets: sweep, mop or vacuum- Floors: sweep, mop or vacuum PaintingUse drop cloths to protect furniture, floors from paint -Protect and mask necessary finished surfaces including door knobs, hinges, bathtubs, showers, cabinets, electrical outlets, fixtures and windows-Caulk all joints at doors casings and jambs in order to maintain a sealed surface-Caulk all joints around the windows where the window meets the drywall Patch and/or repair of minor wall and ceiling blemishes prior to the application of paint-Apply primer coat-Apply 1st and 2nd coats (Two-tone paint available)-Remove all masking from doors, windows, baseboards , walls, hinges, floors, etc.

They do have new SS appliances, granite countertops and some upgrades I don't have, but I can do that if I want and up the rent too.

There are wood floors in the bedroom and living room that I will be refinishing.This unit is rented close to the top of the rent range, although not as high as some due to its location on the edge of a desirable neighborhood and some outdated (although in good condition) finishes such as cabinets and countertops, laminate kitchen floor.

If buyers want granite, hardwood floors and expensive imported Italian tile, you can't expect to get away with composite counter tops and vinyl flooring.Personally I would be much more concerned about the later if I was in a very small  market or a far away market.

Or granite counter tops better than quartz or tile, or concrete?