The carpet in the bedroom is a little worn and it would be really nice if you could replace it, also the vinyl flooring in the kitchen has a few cuts in it could you replace it as well and while you are at it the kitchen counter has a small chip and it would be really nice if you could maybe up grade it to a stone.

The vinyl looks and feels cheaper.

Now we are planning to get rid of all the carpet in the bedrooms, change subflooring, use hard floor ( laminate, tile or vinyl) to make it pet friendly rental.

You can also seal it in, like in basement flooring and glue vinyl over it.

I also ran the numbers and determined if (i.e. when) I went over-budget on the remodel, how much room would I have before positive cash flow was in jeopardy – and the math showed there was plenty of cushion for the remodel if needed.Main floor floorplan:The remodel took 3 months and here is a summarized list of the work: New RoofNew guttersNew Hardee plank siding3 new porches/deckNew fencingMassive landscaping overhaulOil tank & furnace removal/decommissioningNew vinyl windowsNew exterior doors (5)New plumbing (with the exception of the main line to the street)New electrical (all the way to the masthead)New electric register heat (to replace old oil furnace)New kitchens/appliancesNew bathrooms (gutted to the studs)Paint inside and outNew flooring (LVP, tile, and carpet)According to Quickbooks, I ended up spending $132k on the remodel…way more over budget than I thought I’d be.

Have you considered the new vinyl planks?

Most BP comments that I've read seem to favor laminate or vinyl plank floors over carpet for rental properties.

We are buying our first property and are torn between wood and vinyl privacy fences.

My understanding is that I can just go over it with vinyl siding around the house and not have a problem.

It is better to have a vinyl flooring that looks like wood and are relatively cheap to replace every so often.