Ride out the Carpet or install Laminate?

[David Harper]

I am closing on my first rental 3/1 1000sf and the carpet is decent. I am considering putting in LVP throughout to make it appear larger and in hopes of maximizing the rent. Thoughts?

[Annette Hibbler]

Not sure that installing laminate will maximize rental rates but it is more durable and visually appealing.  I'd keep the carpet in the bedrooms though and install laminate in main living areas and flow through the kitchen (unless there's existing tile in the kitchen).