I am having the same issue. My wood gets here today, YEA! I have pretty much decided to go with 2 small rugs, like @saypoint and @torreykm mention. I'll store 3 dinning room leaves under the queen sized bed, so I'll find some sort of cheap runner for that area under the bed, thats not visible. My room is only 12x12 and with a few heating/cooling vents, it was hard to draw up a layout that gave enough walking space under foot at the sides, not cover the vents, and not cause a trip factor at the entryway with a curled up corner (potential). Currently, I have a bathmat on each side of the bed and it works just fine. This way I'll be able to change things up easier if I choose.

The very same hardwood you have now if at all possible. There is no better answer, and then add area rugs in whatever look , sty;e, color and size you want or need. Don't add a fake wood anything, don't add tile to the mix. Repeat the wood .

Have the current carpet professionally cleaned. Don't worry about the squeaky floor. It won't turn off buyers. If these homes are used as staff accommodations, the buyer will simply be looking for safe, clean, and in good repair. I would spend my money and effort on neutral paint. The luxury vinyl is a pretty good product. If you must install new flooring, this is what I would select. Just be certain to install it throughout the upstairs, not just one room. Visually, the continuity of material is pleasing to the eye. There will be no return on investment if you install any type of new flooring, unless the old flooring was in such bad condition as to be a negative.

In one word: Cork. Cork can be found in a floating floor plank. It comes in thicknesses between 10mm and 15mm (10.5mm - 12mm is common). I would figure out how HIGH the carpet stood and how much clearance the door has and work with those numbers. For instance, if your door has a snick more than 3/4" clearance, I would find a 10.5 or 11mm thick cork floating plank (7/16") and ADD 6mm cork underlayment (1/4") so that the TOTAL floor height is roughly 3/4" tall. Do that for ALL areas. I would then go ahead and add (so long as the cork allows it) a coat or two of protective finish like Loba 2K Supra AT. This coating adds SCRATCH resistance AND slip resistance (it has some of the best anti-slip ratings on the market). It ALSO adds moisture resistance...such as when a leaking pet (or human...spills happen) accidently loses control, the finish on top will prevent permanent damage to the planks. The cork will mimic the carpet absorption. Not quite perfect but very very close. You will still hear the deep thud of HARD footsteps (like thumping out of bed in a huff...whhhhhhaaaaaaat???Teenage girls NEVER do THAAAT ;-P www.icorkfloor.com Have a look. It can't hurt. If nothing else, it gives you a GREAT place to purchase 6mm or 12mm cork underlay for laminate. LVP does NOT like underpad. LVP will mimic what you hear RIGHT NOW. It doesn't like underpad. So much so that most Condo boards do NOT allow LVP in living areas because of noise complaints.