Even in low end rentals, we only recommend 100% complete ceramic tile walk-in showers or cast iron/porcelain tubs with ceramic tile surrounds, and, depending on the property and the Owner preference, either a copper or membrane actual shower pan.

i dont want to do fake hard wood in bedrooms and real hardwood in the living room. tile isnt realistic in bedrooms in Nebraska.

The bathroom you see pictured below was done with wall tile that was $1.25 sq ft and the mosaic insert tile was $2 a sheet.  

Glass tile would look great.

The bigger guys do some hedging and have arrangements with the gas suppliers that can mitigate some risk.

Repairs were about $300 as I planned to replace the carpet with tile anyway, so the mold remediation effort to remove the carpet contributed to my overall rehab plan.Jim.

The bathrooms have that vintage pink and black tile.

@justin smith you say you have no opinion and yet your tile proclaims he's racist.

I am still somewhat new to the area and don't have a lot of supplier contacts....I'm having a heck of a time finding a contractor for quality replacement windows--who do you guys tend to use?

.- Floor Repair downstair to the sliding door include (mosaic tile and labor)- Vertical blinds downstair at the sliding door.