Game room or theater in basement space

[Christina P.]

We are new to the STR business, having just purchased a 5br 3ba home in Sevierville/Pigeon Forge, TN area. The home has been doing well as vacation rental for 15 years prior to our purchase, but we are making some improvements. The pool table currently in the house is not in great shape and probably will need to be replaced soon. My question is, should we buy a new one or build a home theatre in the room currently occupied by the table? Which do renters prefer and give us a better return on investment? There would still be room a small arcade/game area in another part of the basement.