Probably the "easy button" here for hardwood is putting down area rugs that cover much of the floor.Look for closeouts, discounts, etc.  

If it is a flip, then it depends upon costs.Keep an extra couple of boxes of tile when the floors go in, same die lot, and absolutely no reason floor shouldn't last for 25 years +.This means no carpet problems, no damaged hard wood floors, normally no pet problems, none of the headaches associated with the other floor types.If a tenant wants a warm floor, they can throw down a throw rug and take it with them when they leave.Only flooring that makes sense for the long-term landlord.

The tenant wants rugs, they can furnish and take them with them.

I keep a rug over it because I have guys who have to come to the house until I sell it next year.

A nice shower curtain, rug, painting, plant, and towels, could achieve an even better effect than painting out the walls and cabinet. 

it is washington state - maybe they don't want you re-flooring to prep for sale, those dirty old rugs were good enough for you.  

Remember , once you put in furniture , and some rugs you dont see that much floor .   

I also buy vintage decor - old wooden canoes, bear rugs, fishing gear, etc.All of these things are found on Facebook Marketplace with some patience.

You can add color and character with area rugs, window coverings, wall paint, and furnishings.

Damage can include graffiti on the walls, concrete in the toilets and sinks, ripped or stained rugs, broken windows, nails or hammer marks in the floors, missing doors, and any other damaging mischief your angry tenant can dream up.8.