I like this blend of durability and classic look.Kitchens i go with white shaker cabinets, and neutral granite.

Absolute classic!

MikeOH has some classic posts on appearance of "freaks" that are worth reading (just for laughs if not for the educational points being made):http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/14637-how-do-you-screen-prospective-tenants-http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/51233-legitimate-reasons-for-turning-down-a-tenanthttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/35683-are-you-allowed-to-screen-tenants-by-appearance-or-dress-http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/28002-denying-prospective-tenants-accessEDIT: Almost missed this one, where MikeOH itemizes some of the stuff these "freaks" have:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/50376-would-you-rent-to-these-people-

Finding the Deals•Place this classic ad in your local paper’s real estate section to appear on Sunday: If you can afford to run 7 days a week, then you won’t miss any sellers who need to act fast, Negotiate with the newspaper for a better rate.

@James LehmannThe classic tome is "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie.  

Agree with looking cheap, if your heart isn't set on the mosaics you could do a standard subway tile....such a classic look and always in style and doesn't break the bank either....

Financing long-term assets with short-term debt is the classical road to bankruptcy.

If that is the case, I recommend keeping your style more "classic".

There are some features that once you change you may regret having done so later, especially painting brick and painting cedar walls.... please reconsider... these are classic features that would be hard to reclaim once you mess with them.

Don Konipol that was a classic ending!