Small Office Conversion to a Home

[David H.]

I have a vacant office on a somewhat busy street that I just can't get rented.  I've tried advertising on loopnet, craigslist, and via a local broker.  I tried various price points from $1400/mo down to $500. . . yes $500.  I'm not really getting any interest no matter the price point.

I'll cut to the chase on the conversion. I advertised the office on a syndicated website that blasted my office to a bunch of websites, and my phone started ringing constantly for people looking to rent a home.  That got my to thinking that I should convert this over to a home.  I would need to install a shower, stove, and W/D hookup.

I checked with the Parish, and it's zoned C1, so I can put a family in it.

Anyone have any opinions about marketing this office as a place to live?