We hardly used the room so I can not speak to how well it will wear in a high traffic area  but 3 years later we had the floors professionally refinished and you could still see the rejuvenate sheen.

I listen to audio books every day in traffic.

The simple fact is you need to create a site with good content that drives traffic, more traffic helps rankings.

I like to use Traffic Master and it has held up well for me. 

I made a slight detour and transferred my at&t job to the Pittsburgh area where I studied Air Traffic Control at a community college.  

Using Google Maps, Google Earth or any other version or combination of versions of free software out there, how can someone create a professional-looking site map to be used as a marketing exhibit showing a site:1) with the 1-3-5 miles rings around it, and2) showing the company logos of nearby, nationally recognized companies by importing said logos into the map and pasting them on top of the locations of those businesses, and3) inserting text blocks where, for instance, one could depict traffic counts of the frontage road by inserting the text block with the desired text into the map and pasting it on top of the road(s).Again, I want to do this all quickly, efficiently, professionally and for free.Can anyone suggest a process or software or make any recommendations?

:NOTE: Important to keep the date of when these items were receivedFINANCIALS (get from Property Management Company or the Seller):Annual Operating Statements (for past 2 years)Monthly Operating StatementsYear to Date Operating StatementRent Roll for the last 2 yearsLast 3 month's Bank Deposits by the sellerBudget ForecastExisting Loan Documents ** ask if will take AssumptionSecurity Deposit Account StatementUtility DepositsRequest Schedule E if questionable financials, certified by accountant.OPERATING INFORMATION **** Must sort by importance:Management ContractCopy of all Lease Types (all leases delivered at closing)Concessionary RentsLease Expiration ReportUtility Bills (for Water, Sewer, Gas, Electric, CATV, Ethernet, Phone) - for past 2 yearsProperty Tax Bills - for past 2 yearsService Contracts (all currently under contract: trash, exterminating pests, maintenance, laundry, pool, elevator)Advertising ContractsPayroll Register (employment contracts)Operating Manuals (phone, computer, fire system, etc.)Insurance: Policy (premium disclosure)Insurance: Claim History (for past 3 years)Insurance: Carrier Risk AssessmentMiscellaneous Agreement (Vending, Pay Phone, etc)Capital Improvements and Maintenance History (for past 3 years)Incomplete Maintenance Requests (for last 3 month's maintenance requests)Yellow Pages Listing ContractCredit Bureau ContractPet PolicyCommission AgreementsRent.com reviewLEGAL AND PHYSICAL INFORMATION:THIRD PARTY INFORMATIONAppraisalDeedTitle PolicyLast Sale Price/DateTax Assessment: Land/BuildingSurvey (Get the original)Architectural PlanSite PlanInventory of Personal PropertyTools/Supplies InventoryBusiness LicenseZoning CertificationBuilding Code Compliance Letter ** Tell bad news fast to your investors; don't hold off on thisCertificate of Occupancy ** Tell bad news fast to your investors; don't hold off on thisRental Ordinances ** Tell bad news fast to your investors; don't hold off on thisLitigation History ** Tell bad news fast to your investors; don't hold off on thisTenant Estoppels (Optional at Closing) ** Tell bad news fast to your investors; don't hold off on thisBuilding PermitsMARKET INFORMATIONMarket Survey (3 - 5 nearest competitors)Existing Competitive Supply SurveysEnvironment Surveys - Phase I/Phase II, if necessaryEngineering ReportFire System Inspection ReportsElevator Maintenance Report (if applicable)Boiler Inspection ReportHVAC Inspection ReportLead Paint - Inspection reports / tenant waivers / historyMold - Inspection reports / tenant waivers / historyFuture Competitive Supply ForecastPictures - Aerial / GroundArea MapApartment AssociationApartment Guide ListingCopies fo All ADvertising, Brochures, Floor PlansDemographic Reports: Housing, Income, Employment (3 radii - 1 mile, 3 miles, 5 miles distance)Traffic Study and/or Road Improvement PlansNeighborhood Survey: Shopping, Schools, EmployersCrime Report

I imagine they have more than one property management team based on the large geographic area they're buying (and the horrendous traffic around here).I don't know what the average property value they're searching for across the metro area, but in my county, most of their purchases are in the $80-120K range.

You can use laminate, vinyl strips or tile on heavy traffic areas, and carpet in bedrooms.

For instance, I replace my high traffic area carpet with allure flooring to minimize my long term cost.