Over the years my preference in flooring has changed a lot. I started out with carpet, then moved to refinished hardwoods in older homes, then I started exclusively using Allure Vinyl Planks (glue ones). Now I'm not s...

Hello, everyone.My uncle, an architect, suggested that I use interlocking vinyl for the bedrooms. (I favor carpet.)His reasoning was the cost and longevity, as opposed to carpet.Does anyone have the same or different ...

Hi Everyone,I just purchased my first townhome that I plan to live in for a year then rent out. I am going to make some updates while living there. I plan to replace the flooring, paint the cabinets, update appliances...

Hello, I recently bought a 6 unit apt building and have decided to start updating units as they turnover. All of the floor coverings in units are pretty much worn out. I'm debating on eliminating carpet completely and...

I usually have to change the carpet every other tenant if not every tenant.  A side averages 70 square yards and my costs usually run about $900 installed.  I'm wondering if laminate flooring might last longer and be ...

I had a topic earlier on rehabbing my kitchen what type of materials to use for flooring, counter tops etc.  If anyone missed the picture of the kitchen I posted it. I have laminate cabinets in my house, they been the...

HiHow is your experience with laminate flooring in rental units? Tenant make scratches on laminate?Scratches are repairable or need to do flooring again?Where we can find good laminate? CostcoLowesHome DepotFloor &amp...

Hello,I am interested in a property which is fully rehabbed, but the property is having laminate wood for flooring everywhere in the house.The numbers work fine for rental income. The only concern I have is the lamina...

I installed new laminate flooring 4 years ago and it's now looking pretty rough (same tenants for those 4 years). I'm feeling that's not normal wear and tear. What are your experiences there?

Hi everyoneNewbie and rookie.  I rented for years and would always just focus on 401ks and Roth IRAs + the freedom that comes from not owning real estate.  I finally changed my tune this past year and being the bargai...