So the rug looked great, and it was almost available for free, but it covered all the dirt under it? 

Net worth, family status and employment all affect our daily lives and economic goals.None the less, one of the reasons why BiggerPockets has become so popular is because such factors aren't swept under the rug.

I suppose if you had the right pattern, they could work in a living space without looking overly institutional.In the apartment itself, I would lean towards vinyl plank with an area rug in lieu of carpet ... much easier to clean and deal with between tenants.  

Ceramic is colder on bare feet,,,thats why throw rugs were invented.Pergo or pine???

Water shut off was leaking so we needed to put in a water line and I rented a Rug Doctor to clean the carpet for about $1550 in rehab to rent for $800/mo.

@Joel Owens cinder block walls and industrial lino works have seen it many times. for me only provide a stove... period. but I do like the prison concept.. seems like we are the wardens.cage the condenser..When I was buying and rehabbing I always put in a new sewer line to the street if it was 20 or more years old could get it done for 1 to 12oo before its an emergency and its one of the biggest maintenance items.And then the obvious I never put carpet in C properties.. most have hard would floors Paint them dark colors. let them use throw rugs. etc etc.bottom line is these homes are lived in roughly

That place was a bit rugged!  

How can I possibly be lead to believe a house is insurable and then have the rug pulled out from under me the second I own it.

Personally I want to know what will happen if the rug is pulled out from under me. 

Trying to find best equivalent to: https://www.menards.com/main/flooring-rugs/vinyl-flooring/vinyl-planks/shaw-reg-citadel-floating-vinyl-plank-5-91-x-36-84-18-14-sq-ft-pkg/mr30000755/p-1444453422201-c-6617.htmLeaning toward: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Shaw-Hamilton-Boulder-7-in-x-48-in-Resilient-Vinyl-Plank-Flooring-34-98-sq-ft-case-HD80300520/304626885