3 KITCHENS, 8 BEDROOMS, ONE HOME. What are the pros/cons?

3 KITCHENS, 8 BEDROOMS, ONE HOME. What are the pros/cons?

Investor · Everett, WA · Member since 2014 · 180 posts · 76 votes

Just went and looked at a potential deal that is the first of its kind as far as my investing career goes.

Single family home on a great street in a B neighborhood, historic city. There are some rough parts of this neighborhood, but this block and the blocks around it are regarded as the best in the neighborhood and have been since this city was established in the late 1800s. It is right around the corner from 3 historic 100+ year old mansions that have nearby streets named after the families that built them.

It is a 2 story home with a full livable basement (3 levels total). We have 3 total kitchens, one on each level. Basement = 3 rooms, main floor = 3 rooms, top floor = 2 rooms. 1 full bathroom on each level. All rooms are pretty basic around 10'X12'. Only difference is top 2 have walk in closets w/ slightly more sqft and basement rooms have lower ceilings.

Currently, the rooms are being rented individually as a clean and sober home. No medicare, government funding, licensed employees, or any of that. They are just renting by room privately and advertise as a sober home (from what I understand).

The condition is very good. The entire home was gutted and remodeled 6 years ago. Electrical and plumbing is the same as new construction, roof is 6 years old and good condition, appliances are all in acceptable 6 year old condition. Some are even better.

It is in the appropriate zone to be converted to a triplex, if you locked the doors to the stairs each level would be completely private. Each level already has their own entrance from outside as well.

That about sums it up. 8 bed, 3 bath home with 3 kitchens.

My questions for the people who have seen/bought something like this:

What are the pros/cons? I can see the cash flow this will bring in and have multiple ways I can approach it. My main concern is my exit strategy. What troubles might I run into trying to sell a SF home with 3 kitchens? Trying to convert it to a duplex/triplex? Other than the extra work involved, what problems can arise from individually renting to 8 roommates?

Thanks in advance for all your help!

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  • Saginaw, MI · Member since 2016 · 161 posts · 67 votes
    10y

    It will be very hard to find a family to buy the home if you choose to sell it. Not too many families looking to purchase an 8 bedroom home. Your buyers are definitely going to be limited with that type of house. I would listen to the podcast titled turning wierd properties into cash flowing monsters! that is perfect podcast for that kind of house. Listen to that, that will help you greatly

    hope this helps

  • Real Estate Investor · Williamson County, TX · Member since 2011 · 1k+ posts · 961 votes
    10y
    As is the property would sell to an investor and investors are unemotional buyers...pay market or less. However, if you can turn the place into 3 units and set up a condo structure you could sell 2 and keep one as a rental.
  • Investor · Everett, WA · Member since 2014 · 180 posts · 76 votes
    10y

    @Corey Woodruff Thanks for the tip, I heard this podcast a while back but am replaying it now for a refresher!

    @Marian Smith Condo structure advice is interesting, I will look more into this. It was originally a single family home and currently not separately metered, so this could be a stretch. Will definitely be looking to pay under market value.

  • Yousef RedaPro Member
    Investor · Winnipeg, Manitoba · Member since 2016 · 92 posts · 40 votes
    10y

    @Roger Vi hey did you end up getting that property if so why or why not. Im looking into an 8 bedroom house with 4 bathrooms. Lol so im curious 

  • Investor · Everett, WA · Member since 2014 · 180 posts · 76 votes
    10y

    @Yousef Reda No I decided to walk away from that deal. Too much extra hassle for not enough benefit in my opinion. I could see it working well if you have a good system for roommate style rentals (student housing, house-hack).

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