Rental Property Makeover Tips

[Gabriel E. Galloza]

Hello BP Community,

Hope all is well. I'm going to makeover my rental property over the course of 6 months and i'm indecisive on what type of flooring i should go with. The property has dark hardwood floors, and resurfacing them would be an option. however, im also considering protecting them with carpeting or waterproof laminate flooring. Any recommendations, stories, or advice is greatly appreciated!

With Best Regards, 

[Gabriel E. Galloza]

@Sandy Gabin i anticipate the worst case scenario, so i would assume there would be heavy traffic throughout the house. im going to preserve the wooden floors for when i decide to sell the home (would appraise higher). the current town i own a duplex in has a rent range of $1,400 to $2,000 on the same street. the higher end apartments have hardwood floors, and laminate waterproof flooring in the kitchens. I guess Carpeting the bedrooms would be inexpensive, and would also protect the original hardwood floors. I am going to allow pets, because there is a higher pet friendly apartment demand in my area. 

@Frank Hinck Ive never heard of solid surface counter tops. how durable is the material? I favor cost over price, and i would rather pay a little more, to lessen the long term cost. I agree with Tile in the kitchen, that is a good recommendation. what are your thoughts on waterproof laminate or vinyl flooring in a Kitchen? @Sandy Gabin is remodeling soon as well.