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Murder Proof Rentals: Why Carpet is a Scam

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Murder Proof Rentals: Why Carpet is a Scam

If you're a Los Angeles or New York investor buying rental properties in Cleveland, Ohio, Memphis, Tennessee, or Indianapolis, Indiana, and you're still installing carpet—you're killing your own cash flow. During turnovers, especially in Section 8 rentals, carpet gets destroyed constantly and has to be replaced over and over again. Meanwhile, original hardwood floors can take serious abuse and still be cleaned, refinished, and rented fast. In this video, I break down why smart landlords build "turnover-proof" units, how flooring decisions impact your ROI, and why durability beats looking pretty every single time.

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