Help this new owner (me) decide on parking and flooring

[Dustin Beam]

Hello beautiful people of BP,

I've recently acquired property and would like some advice on people with more experience.

Item 1: Flooring

The property I have has an upper level and obviously a lower level. My intentions for the property are to try to make it as low maintenance as possible within reason. So, I'd like to remove fans, garbage disposals, etc to reduce calls and items to replace. As far as carpet, I'd like to remove it and put in laminate wood flooring. It should look great, be low maintenance, and last for years. Is this a bad idea on the second floor as far as noise to the tenant below?

Item 2: Parking

I've received a cal on this. There are 8 spots to park for 8 bedrooms. So obviously each unit gets two spots and no spots for visitors. What is the best and/or lowest maintenance to identify the spots? I'd try to avoid painting the lots w/ strips and apartment number because it seems like it would wear off soon and need fixed. I'm currently thinking  of signs showing what each spot is reserved for. Thoughts?

Thanks for any replies, this are relatively trivial items, but I'd love to hear from anyone with an opinion.