Tennis Court for STR

[Ian Tyndall]

I am buying a property that has a regulation Tennis Court on it 120'x60'. I thought that this would be a great feature in my STR. It is a older Court and needs some cracks repaired and a new net.

The cost surprised me: $22k to bring it back up to USTA regulations. I would consider a dura tile overlay but that is even more expensive. 

I might just power wash it and fill the cracks and not do the full treatment to get it to professional standards. Pickle ball seems to be more popular around here anyhow. I might look to modify the court in the future to become a dual pickle ball and basketball court as that might appeal to more families. Any thoughts on how to maximize the space?

[Chase Hoover]

Pickleball gets my vote!  You can't find a tennis court in the trendy cities out west, they've all been converted to pickleball.  It's picking up steam out east now.  That would be a very nice amenity.  Whether I'd spend $20k on it, I don't know..... I think putting lipstick on the pig and turning it into a nice patio with cornhole, seating, etc. might be money better spent.