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Flooring Upgrade ROI Calculator
LVP upgrades: modest cost, big visual impact.
Payback months
44.7
Total cost
$3,800
Annual ROI
0.3%
How the math works
Cost = SF × PSF. Payback = cost / monthly.
950 × $4 = $3,800. / $85 = 45 months. 27% annual ROI — excellent for light capex.
How to Use
- Enter SF of flooring.
- Enter PSF cost.
- Enter rent increase per month.
- Enter lease term months.
- Read payback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Material options?
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP): $2.50-5/SF installed. Durable, water-resistant, modern look. Engineered hardwood: $6-12/SF (premium). Laminate: $2-4/SF (budget). Carpet (still common): $2-3.50/SF. LVP best overall ROI.
Rent impact?
Going from carpet to LVP: $75-150/mo uplift typical. Makes property look materially modernized. High-visibility change tenants notice. Often replaces carpet at standard turn vs pure upgrade.
Maintenance?
LVP: wipe clean, lasts 10-20+ years with care. Hardwood: refinish every 5-10 years. Carpet: deep clean annual, replace 3-5 years. LVP lifetime cost lowest. Replaces at 1/3 frequency of carpet.
How does this interact with the rest of the capital stack?
Each tier of the stack affects the next. Senior debt constrains LTC and DSCR. Mezz and pref consume equity spread. Interest rate hedges protect DSCR but cost premium. Always model the full stack holistically — optimizing one tier alone often degrades another. Institutional underwriters run three or four scenarios across the stack before committing capital.
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