I'm a Miami based agent who works with investors, experienced or brand new! 

I did most of this research in August 2020 so of course things may change, and I may have missed a thing or two, but I figured it might be useful to have an overview of some prominent brands if anyone else is as overwhelmed starting their search as I was.The brands I considered were all click-lock installation floating floors at least 5mm think, in the ~$2-4 price range, and all claim to be waterproof, scratch resistant, and stain resistant. 

PMI is actually a company, a brand. 

Floating vinyl is cheap and easy to install, but unless you get a better brand you are likely going to be replacing it in 5 or 6 years due to seems coming apart with the cheaper interlocking tabs breaking under stress.

My name is Ethan, I am a brand new college student and I have been kind of stunned by what I have heard on BP, as I have listened and read books through High School.

You can buy a new one brand name for around 300-700 dollars, depending on brand, and get it installed for $200, or do it yourself with some basic skills and youtube video.

I am brand new to this, and I want to get in the game.

Check for local stone yards or fabricators too, sometimes they have remnant deals.Appliance-wise, focus on durable, easy-to-clean brands.

(BP will be the new brand- 10 year lease with BP)Store was heavily dependent on game machine revenue which is 45% in state.

Depends on if you tenant still wants to live there after its repaired.Also congrats on a brand new home, insurance will likely build a new one depends on how severe the damage is.