Low income tenants will destroy your property As a Property Manager currently managing many Section 8 rentals I can confirm that there are tenants who will be rough on the properties they live in, that said this can be mitigated by using materials during the renovation which are durable like certain LVT, cabinets, and paint finishes.  3.

And it’s why Louisville continues to be what it has always been: steady, durable, and consistently consistent.Here's the twist:The more national office distress you see,the more capital rotates into industrial, logistics, retail, and mixed-use redevelopment.And Kentucky is positioned right in that slipstream.Investors love stability.Companies love access.Workforces love affordability.And right as NAR is projecting double-digit home sales growth in 2026 and a 4% bump in prices, Kentucky is stacking real economic foundations, not headlines.

Smart layouts, durable finishes, and curb appeal often boost both sell-through speed and final pricing.It also helps to leave a bit of flexibility in the budget for small, high-impact upgrades based on early feedback.

Outdoor furniture is another one we replace at least once a year because of weather exposure.Over time, we’ve learned that choosing durable, easy-to-clean materials (like performance fabrics and metal frames) makes a big difference, it saves both time and money.Curious to hear how others are handling this too!

You must be a very durable man, to take that on.

Verify demand with travel‑nurse portals and corporate housing comps, then price all‑in with furnishings, utilities, cleaning, and PM.

Sometimes you get lucky and just need cleaning / touch up.

I like your tip about avoiding Teflon and going for stainless steel — durable and budget-friendly!

I think the bigger question here is- they have someone who performed a cleaning for $100? 

Verify local rules on occupancy and parking, budget for durable finishes and annual turns, and partner with a PM experienced in student leasing.