Any rehab recommendations?

[Todd Brown]

I closed on my first two houses yesterday. I got the locks change and started working on the first house today. Started with some of the obvious repairs, Kitchen faucet, fixed a interior door and patched some drywall. Once ready I will be painting throughout and doing living room and bed room floors. Any advice on what materials for flooring. Since it's living room and bed rooms I'm considering carpet... plus it's fast and cheaper. I also was wondering what paints you use(brands, colors)? Any advice is appreciated!