We just have to layer sometimes.Why we invested in Chicago- We were investing around the country and Chicago became our base because it's a transportation hub.

I have always used floating, rigid back, with a high wear layer..12mm at the low end, 20 preferably.

It came back negative for asbestos which was a huge relief.This was the kitchen, looking back into the addition.There were several layers of flooring, the last of which was particle board glued to the cement.

I have been told and read its best to put the property in a land trust as an extra layer of caution for the "due on sale" clause if the seller is nervous about it.