I am going to be putting in new floors in the living room and dining room of my condo, and the cost to install hardwood isn't greatly different from having someone professional stain the cement.I know the stained cement would be more durable and less maintenance, but I would like to know other pros and cons of both options.

More expensive upfront than carpet, but it is durable and easy to clean.

I think if you were planning on renting it you could have finished it slightly differently to make it a little more durable and prevent damage to expensive finishes.

Carol, if the hardwood floors are good sand and refinish, If not Bamboo is a good choice, If you can get it for a good price, It is more durable, and will last and wear a lot long than the cheap stuff, You will not be disappointed, I love bamboo, Zack

Don't know how durable it would be on a faucet though.

I only upgrade things that are durable and have less of a chance of being trashed.

However, on the positive side, they seem like they could be pretty durable and tenant-proof.

Lower end tenants are less demanding, and the home finishes can focus purely on durability, with few amenities.I know you said self-manage, but many PMs give discounts based on unit volume, so greater units might trigger lower average PM rates.As far as diversification, there is a sweet spot for how many you own, and it's more than 5 (but less than 20).

This flooring looks great and seems to be very durable.

Look at the durability of the cover in relation to where it is located.