Spencerport, NY · Member since 2014 · 26 posts · 7 votes
Hello everyone.
We are converting the upstairs of a garage into a rental suite. Completely renovated. My partner and I are differing on which way to do the layout.
From my studies, a true 1 bedroom would maximize our rental income.
However she believes we should make it all open with a little staircase that leads up to a small bed. You can see an idea of what she means here -> http://www.remodelista.com/files/styles/733_0s/pub...
Am I crazy or would that loft bedroom take away a decent sized chunk of demographic who would never want to sleep in that little loft ores (or climb the stairs to get to it every night).
Investor · Columbus, GA · Member since 2014 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
12y
It's a one bedroom either way, right? Once you get potential tenants to look at it, they will either like the loft design or not. I would advertise it as a one bedroom apartment with pictures and see what happens.
It's a one bedroom either way, right? Once you get potential tenants to look at it, they will either like the loft design or not. I would advertise it as a one bedroom apartment with pictures and see what happens.
The loft concept makes it a studio, right? There's no wall or door or anything
Investor · Fairfax, VA · Member since 2014 · 34 posts · 11 votes
12y
@Ryan F. There are people that would not like that open concept style. In my opinion, there is less people that would be turned away from a conventional 1 bdrm.
Depending on your time frame you can post 2 dummy ads on craigslist for a similar location and gauge the interest of each. You will find your rental price point as well.