Refinish my Hardwood Floor or Laminate?

[Patrick Tudor]

My new duplex has hardwood flooring throughout the property.  The property hasn't been rented for a few years. I plan on holding the property for at least 10 years. Before renting it, should I refinish the wood flooring or should I use laminate wood flooring (and remove laminate flooring and refinish hardwood when selling)? 

[Thomas S.]

It's your decision but there is a good probability the hardwood floor, after 10 years of irresponsible tenants, will be at the end of it's life when you go to sell and may have to be replaced.

For a rental hardwood and carpets are not preferred. I would install the laminate based on your time projection and pull it out to sell. I would sell without a tenant to a home buyer to achieve the highest return.