There are many benefits with section 8 in order for the tenant to be placed in one of my properties they go through a process with the committee then when living in the property they need to abide by lease rules and keep the property in shape, if major damage is made or neglect to the property by the tenant they may losE their voucher from section 8, so it’s a very good idea to go this route and food for thought you always know your property is up to date safety wise and livable with annually inspections. 

I used it and found it very effective.

Looking for a cost effective solution that looks nice and that would help sale or rental efforts. 

YES, you will miss something and have unexpected expenses, OR you will have a bad tenant experience with damages you are not able to recover from them.

I think the effect is marginal at most.

Another property the owner removed all the copper wiring damaging walls and ciling in the process. 

That must have an effect on listeners. 

Hey there @Javian Moorman - Did you ever end up finding a quality and cost-effective countertop contractor in Chicago?

Things to look out for are old windows, old wood siding, peeling paint on exteriors and interiors, and damage to window sills, door frames, and walls.  

One roof was storm damage and covered by insurance.