Porcelain wood look is durable.

Goes well with white subway tiles or porcelain tiles that look like marble.And I believe this is Navajo whiteFor our rentals where we need a tan look, we use Behr "Pita"Somewhere on BP is a good post on all the different paint types and ranges from the companies.Behr from Home Depot is probably the most widely available and if you register to become a pro with home depot, they send you additional discounts and your local REIA may have a program with HD for even further discounts.Note: Not sure how to rotate the image via the BP post editor.

; gently using pull chain switches to prevent breaking ceiling fan light globes or basic porcelain fixtures often found in storage areas, basements, closets; not overfilling closets so much that by pass doors are pushed off the track; where and how to change air filters; etc.

I would go with a porcelain tile flooring. 

We identified the little things that would make a big difference: hardware would need to be changed out, bathrooms would need to be recaulked, cracked porcelain replaced, old ceiling fans, outlets, and switches all swapped out with new.

Use porcelain tile in all wet areas (very hard to destroy). 

I followed the advice of another BPer when they suggested the Porcelain tile.

In a few of our historic homes we refinished the hardwood floors in the living room, hallway, and bedrooms and keep those original.For tubs and surrounds, we prefer a porcelain or ceramic covered steel tubs or fiberglass.

{Un}fortunately, there are enough landlords in our area who think students should live in derelict homes and pay top dollar for the privilege, that we have little problem standing out.As example, here is a washroom we re-did in our rooming house 18-month ago:The tub has an acrylic 3-piece surround, while the floor is porcelain tile (scored a great price on ends) and the vanity is real wood (expresso finish) with a granite top.  

Did the inspection yesterday, there are a lot of deferred maintenance, like the bath tub porcelain chipped off, tiles falling off the wall, carpets and vinyl floors in bad shape, HVAC units outside part got rustic, etc. the main structure and roof, Windows are in ok shape.