Just screen well and tenant proof your place with durable materials as much as possible.

Carpets, dishwashers, garbage disposals, outside water spigots, landscaping, etc.6) Make upgrades/repairs using very durable items. 

Too much work for low durability.  

Counter space is very small to begin with, would it make a worthwhile difference to go the granite route for durability and aesthetic?

One of the most important items for A\C durability and lower cost of ownership isthe installation by a professional A\C technician. 

Don't get too high-end with granite and don't put old sidewalk slabs in for countertop simply because they're durable and the sect 8 regs don't say you can't.Back to reading. :)

The key to investing is not assessing how much an industry is going to affect society, or how much it will grow, but rather determining the competitive advantage of any given company and, above all, the durability of that advantage.""

I use eggshell on walls for my own rentals because it's so much more durable than flat.

Or, you may want to select more durable flooring material that can stand up to the harder use of renters.We have two articles that address these topics on the Better Coast Blog on Biggerpockets: Buying New vs.

I'm a fan of vinyl plank flooring in kitchen and baths as you can get it for around $2/square (home decorators brand at home depot) and it's waterproof/durable.