The jetted tub at the rental is the tub and then has 4 inch grouted tiles as the surround.

One winter, I watched contractors remove vinyl siding and install stone face on a house.

it's kind of funny because when I was a renter, I ALWAYS got reduced rent in exchange for doing work on the property - I've put in tile floors, done plumbing, painting, treework, landscaping, you name it...

I like the way it looks, but it requires a minimum moisture content in the air, which I don't have out here in the desert, so I've never installed it.I can't think of any reason a buyer would object to it, other than the obvious one that they have their heart set on red cherry floors (which is a problem with any and every flooring you use)I don't think bambeoo is any cheaper than other wood flooring, so you chose it because you like the way it looks.

If this is the case, I'd install a new "Ball valve".All of the other posts are great ideas, too.Good Luck!

Allowable Repairs or Renovations Funds can be used for any repairs or renovations that are permanently affixed and add value to the property.Allowable repairs or renovations include, but are not limited to: Installation of an “in-ground” swimming pool Outdoor living areas are also eligible along with the pool installationSubject property cannot be an unfinished model home or unfinished new construction.Kitchen appliances (i.e. cooktop/ovens/stove/refrigerator/dishwasher) may be included only as built-in fixtures (attached to property - cannot be removed) in connection with a total kitchen renovation that includes new cabinetry and countertops.

Does it have to be tiled?

That being said, the two options that I'm aware of are to do owner financing which would allow you to pay taxes based on an installment sale (you do not get all of your money out right away, but only pay taxes on what you get out and still pay all the taxes) or to live in the property for 2+ years before sale.Here is a thread with a lot more information about the installment sale option: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/142582-tax-implications-of-seller-financing-via-note

So if the crack is wider than 1/4 inch or if one side of the crack is higher or lower than the other side by 1/4 inch.Sometimes the slab cracks under your tile floor and it manifests itself in a long crack running along the grout seams in the tiles through a room.  

Assuming it is high, I will install a radon mitigation system as I believe it is the right thing to do...I wouldn't want to live in a house with high radon with my family.