Flipper/Rehabber · Bronx, NY · Member since 2018 · 84 posts · 41 votes
I'm currently working on a rehab project, and the existing layout isn’t functional. We're considering removing the current tub and installing a standing shower in the rental unit. However, I'm concerned that this change might limit our rental pool. This unit is the largest, with three bedrooms. Has anyone gone through a similar situation? What decisions did you make?
Realtor · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2023 · 245 posts · 231 votes
1y
Is it only one bathroom? There's not a "wrong" answer but whenever we're doing a rehab, we always have a standing shower in the primary bathroom and a tub for the hall bathroom if there are two bathrooms. It does change your pool of tenants if you remove a tub from the home completely - but who does your area tend to attract? Business professionals? Families? That's what I'd look into before making a decision!
Real Estate Agent · Kansas City, MO · Member since 2020 · 1k+ posts · 492 votes
1y
The lack of a bathtub can adversely affect your ability to find a tenant. While it's not impossible to rent out the property, it may lead to a longer period of vacancy.