If flip, then granite counters and glass tile backsplash.

And yes, the granite is full thickness (1-1/4").

All white cabinets, dark grey granite and dark hardwood floors.

I'm just about to put in some nice cabinets and granite counter tops into my first rental because at some point I will probably move into this house but I am also hoping that it will possibly attract a renter that wont want to destroy my place.

@Andrew CordleOne huge issue for me is the home is a split level with the lower level under ground, this makes me nervous as for potential future leak issues.Obviously the home looks great but for a rental home it seems over renovated meaning with the granite and custom tile in the showers, seems more like retail quality but hey, for an end investor if that's what they are providing then better for end investor.

You need to teach some how to paint, but it really isn't that risky or difficult. things not to hire unskilled workers to do: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural, granite, basically anything that requires power tools.

A new countertop, but not granite for middle class tenantsIn our experience, middle class people who go to work every day just want to come home to a nice clean home in a good neighborhood that is quiet. 

The home is listed for 159,000 and is fully renovated, new roof, new SS appliances and granite in kitchen, new ac/heat....

I've been the beneficiary of several nice upgrades done by tenants: wood flooring, new kitchen, granite counters, new bathroom vanity, chain link fencing, etc.I've also been the.. victim.. of other tenant.. down grades?

Talking with a Hard Money Lender (HML) about options with getting funds out of my rental property with a rough valuation of $250K after updates and adding a 3rd bathroom (4/3) and hardwoods, LED lighting, Granite Island, etc.