He is resistant to the idea of taking on debt and is proud of the fact that he is debt-free so that is an issue when I discuss the options I see.

Recently though, we bought our primary residence and it had Vinyl flooring (which I'm told is water resistant since it has the padding attached to the bottom).

That may have been true for some older mini-split systems where one condenser served multiple heads but modern heat pumps don't use resistance and are usually rated down to -13F (though again, I've seen them pull heat out of -25F air very nicely).

. - good to hear other investors are doing the LED thing, I’ve done the same, though management is a bit resistant and doesn’t necessarily share the vision.As far as LED globes- search “LED globe filament” on Amazon, you’ll get plenty of options to solve that micro-issue.

Not a fan of laminates as they are moisture resistant now a days but not moisture proof.

Nice flooring is worth it (just make certain it's really durable and super scratch-resistant).

Most people don't care but your setting people up for failure if you a a cheap laminate or a "High End" laminate that's not water resistant

vs 20mil (more $)Glue down (cheaper) vs Interlocking/Floating (more $)The LVP/LVT recommended by you hopefully slip-resistant preferred, waterproof is a must.Any other idea appreciated.

@Melanie Armstrong do a little homework up front and ask then if they have someplace to go...might save you some headaches if you issue notice and they resist...turns into an eviction that you might lose in court...

What kept coming back in my head, and what I kept resisting to let out, is a philosophy that I have regarding people in general, but REI in specific.This isn't meant as a criticism of you, but you can take this as one on what you said above, as a criticism of your outlook...maybe even what I perceive as your outlook on life in general...as specifically applied here to REI.Are you ready?