I agree that Ethernet jacks and a landline request is very reasonable plus if your not paying for it it adds value.

After taking small, low cost steps to add value to our Detroit home (in-ceiling speakers, HDMI cable runs from wall jacks, ethernet hookups in every bedroom), I notice that our tenants really appreciate these amenities and I see the results in how smoothly everything else has gone with the relationship.If anyone would like advice on investing in Detroit, I am happy to share our successes and struggles.

I also came home one day to an ethernet cable running on the ground from the living room through the dining area and hallway into his room.

Do you use ethernet cable or wireless for your internet connection?

The general idea is to renovate the kitchen with new cabinet & counter top; Update all the restrooms; patch up all walls; remove pop-corn ceiling, repaint whole house; re-sand and re-stain all the hardwood floor; some plumbing work; install can lights in all rooms;  move some lighting fixtures; add/move switches and wire for Ethernet.  

Most recently, I paid $12K to wire a 4000 sf house in Maryland to 2011 code, plus wiring of Ethernet to all rooms -- this was an electrician and helper who got the rough done in 2 days and the finish done in a day. 

$8,500.00-Permit -Inspection -Labor -Materials -Balance -Wire Apartment to code 15-4 inch color change LED2-Pendant lights 1-LED Bath Fan -Cat 6 Ethernet run -30 amp electric stove -Heated Bath floor (floor heat supplied by other)2-USB outlets 3-Dimmers -Outlets to code/ outlets or switches on brick wall to be in EMT conduit -Tv outlet -Smoke detector -1 wall accent lighting (fixture provided by other )Hallway-6 - 4inch color change LED-Hallway outlet -Hallway switch -Hang chandelier (provided by other)-Add remote switch for chandelier

I usually call Frontier and they can get it back on, but sometimes the modem loses all it's config and I have to drive over and hook up via ethernet and enter the data again.

Technology friendly, not really floor plan related but ideally you want to create a technology friendly house where WiFi, ethernet and desk/workspace areas are considered during the build.  

.- Just over 30 mins from Boston- Grandfathered boathouseNew: - roof (30 year warrenty)- Plumbing- Electric- Each room Cable & Ethernet ReadyZoned For High End B&B or Conference Center.Previously owned by philanthropist and a Pulitzer PrizeWinningAuthor.