We identified 6-8 key metrics that we are evaluating (Population Growth, Landlord-Tenant Friendly, Cost of Living Index, Regional Price Parity, Average Rent, job Growth, Rental Vacancy Rate).

I thought the intent was to provide some parity between the new lower corporate rate and the pass-through rate.

Instead of sheet vinyl, we installed ceramic tile–later laying the tile in a brick or diagonal pattern for improved aesthetics.

Our tile was typically a builder-grade beige from Lowes or Home Depot which we would lay in a brick pattern or diagonally to make it more visually appealing.

Now, key point is the market's are so close that cost of tangible goods, lumber, roofing, etc. is in parity.

@Jeff Berg I really liked a lot of the ideas you passed on - especially about installing large tiles diagonally - I've seen some great specials on those porcelain tiles at Home Depot too - although they differ by store - it's something I haven't seen too many examples of in flips though.  

I just put my business name, diagonally, across the photo.

The section 8 rental diagonally across the street is at it again, I brought the city down on them years ago but I moved to a new house after/converted my house to a rental and they went back to their old behaviors after that.

This leaves us with a diagonal family room wall without a fireplace.Should we do this?

Turned it on a diagonal etc to make it look better but that's the standard option.