If you own rental properties in or around the Birmingham area, one of your responsibilities is choosing the right flooring for your rental investment. You want flooring that looks good, in order to appeal to a potential tenant, but at the same time be affordable, durable, and easy to maintain over time. We made a list of flooring options and their pros and cons to help you find the best one for your property.

Carpet
Carpet is the flooring option that tends to get replaced the most, although it has the advantage of being inexpensive. Rather than putting carpet down in high traffic areas of your homes, only install it in the bedrooms. This will decrease the number of times it will need to be replaced. You also may need to have the carpets in your properties professionally cleaned every so often.

Tile
Tile floors are long-lasting and don’t need a lot of maintenance, which is what makes it a popular flooring choice for many property owners. If properly maintained, a tile floor can last for many years. Make sure to keep a handful of extra tiles on hand for repairs. Finding replacement tiles to match existing can be tricky.

Vinyl
Although some tenants don’t like the look of a vinyl floor, it does have several advantages. It’s long-lasting, affordable, and easy to maintain, as well as install in the first place. With recent technology advances, vinyl flooring options are looking and performing better than ever.

Real Wood
Real wood floors need to be professionally installed and maintained. Most tenants love the look and feel of a real wood floor, and it can definitely be a plus when trying to attract potential renters. A wood floor can also increase your home’s value.

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