Should I turn my garage into game room in STR?

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We have a heated garage at our STR. We currently have a pool table and foosball table for guests in first floor living space, but was thinking of adding a ping pong table in garage. Does it help if we have PS5 or not a good idea for added amenities. I am a new STR investor , so trying to figure what's worth it and what is not.

Thanks

Kyle

Thanks

Kyle

John Underwood · Answer

Neither of these are money money. Try them and see if it moves the needle. Add a pull out couch for additional sleeping. That will likely help the most.

Kyle Jacques · Answer

noted, I am starting the process to analyze . I got a ton of good info and great idea with starting separate posts for different topics.

Andrew Steffens · Answer

I have a few garage conversions and usually turn them in to flex space - i.e. projector, PS5, Pull out or modular couches etc.  Something to try to appeal to more than just 1 segment i.e. ping pong enthusiasts :)

Jon Martin · Answer

9' shuffleboard table would fit a single car garage nicely, but be sure to dress it up the rest of the garage as already mentioned. TV, Neon LED lights, and some other fun decorations. Multicade would also be great and could probably fit as well.

Kyle Jacques · Answer

I love ping pong, so that might be more done with my interest and not guests. Your idea makes sene.

Madri Koppe · Answer

If the garage isn’t being used, turning it into a dedicated game room should add some value particularly if you are targeting families or larger parties. I would be sure to fully decorate it out so it is an actual destination and selling point. Don’t forget the extra space in the living area gained by moving everything to the garage, make sure this looks good and maybe take advantage by adding a sleeper couch if you don’t have one already.

Ken Boone · Answer

If you are going to do a game room and want it to move the needle then you need to really do it.  Just adding a ping pong table in the garage is not going to get you there. You need to decorate it, load it up with arcade games, put in a sleeper sofa across from a big screen with an Xbox or PS5 attached.  I have Xbox units installed in all my cabins and the kids love it. If you have room put up a projector screen / projector that is opposite the sleeper sofa and hook up the game console to that.  How many kids get to play minecraft or COD on a big projector screen right? Then decorate the place up, nice lighting, signs, etc.Then you can move the needle.

Kyle Jacques · Answer

This sounds good, I’m going to see if we can make this work thanks

Kyle

Michael Baum · Answer

Well that is pretty small. I might not do a ping pong table like @Ken Boone said. I would do more of a kid friendly space. We have a dedicated bunk room with a Wii and 2 bunk beds. All setup for kids away from the adults.

It is one of our biggest draws.

Maybe hang a 75"+ TV. Black Friday is coming up so there will be deals on some big screens. I am not sure you have the room for a projector unless you do a ultra short throw. With 85" screens really coming down, that might be a better choice.

Add a few Arcade1Up machines. It would be a cool place. I am betting that there aren't that many STRs that offer a setup like that in your area.

Christopher Robert Noland · Answer

Special features are what set Airbnb apart. Analyze the cost vs new profit and see if it is worth doing. But usually Airbnb with some specialty will rent over one that doesn’t.

Should I turn my garage into game room in STR?

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