Flooring Clarification

[David Chandler]

All,

I would appreciate some clarification from those of you with more experience than I have.  I have a condo in Las Vegas I will be putting on the rental market in 7 months.  I vacillate between carpets and hardwood.  The current carpets MUST be replaced due to staining from previous renter.  Specifically, I am concerned with how often I will need to replace either floor given animals, scratching from furniture, and etc.  If someone with practical experience could weigh in, I would appreciate it.  Or if there are details or considerations that you could offer, again, I would be appreciative.

Dave