Advise...Replace old carpet with new carpet, or something else?

[Steve Hannibal]

I will be closing on my first rental property in a couple weeks.  It is a single family home.  About half of the house has carpet, in the living room, hallways and bedrooms, which is trashed and needs to be replaced. 

Would you recommend replacing the carpet with new carpet, or going with a hard surface, such as laminate or wood of  some type?  

[Chris Seveney]

Tile in baths and kitchens and I go with a thick vinyl plank floor (looks like wood). The vinyl is a little under $2 for a decent thickness that is also waterproof. I like it better than wood because it is more durable and less maintenance