by the time you get all the texture off and refinish and repaint the ceiling you are not saving anything. 

I have saved tens of thousands over the years between siding and decks, and garages and additions along with basic repaints and handyman work.

BTW my estimate on painting cabinets versus replacing cabinets came to not much difference because the painted cabinets need re-painting earlier than the replaced cabinets need replacing.My family has had rentals since the 1970s. 

Ok, we own the above fourplex and we're looking to have the exterior repainted. 

Basically only damaged the trim so we replaced some and properly cleaned the rest, repainted and were back up in about 3 days total.

On the other hand, since your tenant has been in the property for so long, you will likely have significant turnover costs (all new repaint and flooring likely).

No repainting or replacing of siding to worry about.

Both jobs were about $25K including windows and repainting the entire house.  

About 100 per stair, but no repainting required.

@Greg Smith, normally I would agree with you, but the only touch up paint needed was in four small quart containers as they had just repainted everything.