Hardwood floors vs carpet

[Carlos O.]

Hello BP,

I'm getting a lot of closer to owning my first investment property. If the deal goes through there will be some rehabbing done to the house. It would be a buy and hold for the long run. I am seeking wisdom and some advice from those that have experiences with turnover costs. My main question is, what is cheaper in the long run in regards to turnover costs, hardwood floors or carpet?

The home I at looking at is in Kansas City, which unlike Southern Ca, gets rain and snow. My line of thinking is that hardwood floors may be cheaper over the long run since it's easier to clean. The carpet may have to be replaced every time tenants leave. I'm leaning with hardwood floors in the common areas, but carpet in the bedrooms. Is my line of thinking correct? Are there other things I should consider with flooring? What about laminate?