You CAN have the best of both worlds- a tenant that helps cover the mortgage and a desirable neighborhood.    

It has come to my attention that, twice now, you have broken this condition of your tenancy by having a dog on the premise.It is our desire that you and all other tenants enjoy living in your rental unit.

We made $28k on a duplex in a less than desirable area that we owned for two years.

Sometimes leaving fixtures is way less desirable.

Frequently we can horse shoe an action we desire but later run into a consequence for which there is no escape.

If you ever get into the multi-family realm, then having a pool of buyers can be a very desirable service you can provide.

@Johann Jells the interior decorator was there because I also do lighting design as an electrician clients will show me what they want and I have to come up with lighting for high end homes that will create the atmosphere and look desired by the homeowners.

Which would be more desirable?

I think part of the issue was my desire to have him be as excited as I am, which I have come to accept may never be the case. 

Based on what laminate runs per LF installed I figure the 2cm granite is about twice as much, and 3cm is about 3x as much but it is so much more desirable.