On the other hand install is very very simple once you get the groove going and the floor is very durable (we have never needed to replace any so far after 2 years.So to break down my opinion (Theres way smarter people than me on here) Snap Together Vinyl Plank with underlay might be good for your sound situation, However if your tenants are able to destroy it, (ie: Defective High Heels or Scratching the floor) its 2X the money gone since the planks are super hard to replace.

It may have marks on it where the two halves of the hinge swing, but it shouldn't have notches or grooves.If the pin does have notches or grooves, you can try replacing the pin, if you can find a modern one of the same diameter. 

The main problem is getting the tounge and groove into the long end at an angle but then we are finding it borderline impossible to slide the board or get the tongue and groove into the short end. 

They are made tongue and groove and simply slide together.

LVT scratch resistance is for long dog nails, a stone caught in the groove of your tennis shone and things COMMON not Deliberate.

The sanders are very powerful and you can easily make grooves or make depressions if you stay in one spot too long. 

BP friends, it has been a while for me to get back into the groove.

The floor was some type of cheap particle tongue and groove stuff.Barbara G.I am a high school math teacher and wrestling coach by day.

Didn't see any grooved places on the wood.

My husband and I are still practicing our budgeting skills - it is not easy and we are not in a real groove yet.