When the landlord I paying for the water nobody cares about usage My brother had a $3,000 spike on the water bill for one of his properties last year and the only thing the plumber could figure out is that someone had to have left their sink run for days. 

Not to mention there is a water leak under the kitchen sink so the sink cabinet and everything needs to be replaced due to rot.

new sink.

Repair hole under kitchen sink.

What I'm trying to understand is how I go about choosing what to put inside my property:•Bathroom-Faucets & Sinks-Mirrors-Bathtubs & Showers-Vanities & Cabinets-Toilets•Kitchen-Faucets & Sinks-Storage/Organization -Countertops & Backsplashes-Islands•Lighting-Ceiling Fans-Outdoor Lighting-Chandeliers & Pendents-Recessed & Flush Mount Fixtures•Flooring-Hardwood-Tile-Stair TreadsThese are the kinds of things I have no idea how to decide upon.

Mitigate all the risks you can that you're not taking on a sinking ship -- property with issues or owner's issues that carry on with the sale.  

ScopeFresh paint: entire interior (walls, doors, casing and baseboards): $2,300Laminate wood floor: in living room, hallway, dining room and entry: $2,300Granite: countertop and island including stainless steel sink and faucet: $2,250New carpet: stairs, second-floor bedrooms, hallway and closet.

(now caulk around kitchen sink, ant problem?

Unfortunately, I'm the only 6' tall boy from Indiana who can't sink a basket!

He picked the lock, broke into the apartment and smashed almost every window, broke the pvc pipes under all of the sinks, and was there when our handyman went to check up on the property and evaluate the previous damage.