Tiling your tub surrounds to the ceiling not only looks nicer, but also helps waterproof the area better, and will likely never need replaced (versus vinyl surround which last about 3 yrs before tenants start cracking them, in my experiences).

Wood Floors not sealed, tile not properly installed and grouted, cheap flat paint that the tenants can't wipe finger prints or food splashes off, countertops not caulked so water gets behind causing water damages, the cabinets were painted over not replaced the list goes on and on.

It’s older (usually 20-40 years), often don’t have tile roofs or stucco siding and if you ever want to sell, you’re selling to investors as very few are house hacks. 

Quartz countertops, fully tiled bathrooms, higher ceilings and doors, LVP flooring throughout. for us its upgraded appliance packages NO micro above the drop in stove.

My priced were listed at $795 for one of the two upstairs bedroom with a shared hall bathroom, $895 for the down stairs bedroom with its own hall bathroom, $995 for one of the two bedrooms upstairs with their own bathroom, and $1095 for the last master suite downstairs with a tiled shower and walk in closet.

Identify your emergency suppliers.

I get that there are delays and behind the scenes, dealing with late suppliers, the city authorities being difficult, but I thought for sure I would be further along than this. 

-Both homes have new windows, kitchens, baths, flooring, electric, solar, landscaping, you name it, with custom tile and woodwork. 

@Zach HowardAll 1800-2400sf, 3-5bd, 2-7 year old (when I bought them), stucco sided, tile roofed, SFR without lawns. 

It needs everything: all appliances, cabinets, flooring, tiling... everything.