Anyone ever use carpet squares for rentals?

[Joe S.]

So I was in a hotel the other day with my wife on a trip. I got to noticing the room we were staying in had carpet squares. They looked half decent. It got me to thinking if there was a spill or some sort of damage all the hotel would have to do is change that particular carpet Square. Then it got the wheels turning in my head. Could that be used in Rentals.. I personally have never seen that, but I’m only one person. Lol.

Has anyone ever seen or used carpet squares in rentals/investment properties?

[Andrew Postell]

@Joe S. absolutely have used this on rental properties of a certain caliber.  However, this isn't something you want on a rental that comps at a higher level.  Make sure you pay attention to the comps to see how you need to rehab your properties.  And when you market your home for rent...if the other properties are at the same price but look better than yours...that means they will rent first.  Comparable homes is usually the answer to deciding on finishes.

Hope all of that makes sense.