I have found that preserving the rationale behind a procedure can be useful, for example when outsourcing some or all of it, experiencing turnover on one’s team, or to avoid re-hashing decisions that were made in the past but never written down.

Hint: it's a very negative one.The name of the game is research, education, knowing one's risk/reward scenarios and tolerance, always have cash reserves, and focus on capital preservation. 

In every case, I've collected and preserved cash rents that he wouldn't have had. 

@Frankie Betancourtuumm the following hit the nail on the head..

I have seen large dogs scratch ceramic tile with their nails - just from innocently playing.

Before you do any of these, make sure to nail down your investment strategy and that the current property can carry the new mortgage. 

. / Frederick, MD area as a Historical Preservation Training Officer for The National Park Service. 

Also, depending on how the counter top is attached you may end up destroying the bases when you remove it (some people like to screw and nail counter tops down.... it is a pain). 

Lee hit the nail on the head.

@Jeremy Brown hit the nail on the head w that this one.