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Low bathroom ceiling = killer?
Hi all,
I've been touring duplexes in my area recently and found one that could be a good investment. Total turnkey condition, could be negotiated to an acceptable price, and decent rental market. However - there's one issue that I can't get past right now: the ceiling in one of the bathrooms is low. Very low - my head actually touched the ceiling when I entered the bathroom (I'm about 6'0). This is because the house is historical and was built in the 1930s, when people were much shorter. The entire neighborhood in the town is historical.
In general, will this hurt the rental value of the property? Should I consider it a deal breaker? I know much of the answer to those questions could depend on the market in the area, but besides walking around and measuring the height of everyone in town, I cannot determine a way of figuring if the market conditions are right!