Best Vinyl Plank Flooring Value

[David M.]

Replacing the nasty carpet in my C-D neighborhood 3 BR, 2 BA single-family house. Rents for $675, and we got into it for $20k, so I'm not looking for luxury vinyl flooring. I do, however, want something that will be durable for multiple moves, pets, kids, etc. I'm worried that the Allure vinyl flooring with the grip strips (instead of click-locking systems) may not hold up as well over time. 

Any tips? Also, an unrelated item: where is the best place to post on the forums to get referrals for reliable handymen in the Cincinnati, Ohio area? Thanks!

[Mike Dymski]

Search "allure" on BP and you will find many posts on it....most on BP love the click-lock.

I'm using 10 year vinyl sheet flooring in kitchens, living rooms and bathrooms in a C class apartment.  It looks like real hardwood and the tenants love it.  My friend owns a flooring company and his clients/developers are putting it in new construction A and B class apartments.

Regarding contractors, truth be told, most investors are not going to recommend their contractor. It's very hard to find good affordable contractors and, once an investor does, they try to keep them busy and hang onto them. IMO, finding and managing contractors is the most challenging part of REI,