Way back when BP started, before we used our real names, a prominent guy on here named Mike in OH said "focus on your ROI, not your door count".

There will always be people who want to rent by one but I wouldn't count on one raising property values - I would in-fact assume the opposite.

When I said size doesn't matter as much I meant for STR you don't need massive rooms, larger common areas, etc.If you went MTR you might go further away from RTP and go for higher bedroom count, for less appreciation on average.NOTHING about this post is gospel.

I bought a house last week and am selling a house next week, but I don't know how many doors I have today, unless I effort a count. 

They have vendors that count on their business as a large portion of their business.

Due to increased rates i did not refi so i did not get opportunity to see how an appraiser valued the half bathroom but the comps with same bathroom count had crazy valuation for the additional half bathroom.Taking under utilized space like a work area to add a br where the added br does not put you above the normal for the area can add value.Similar if a neighborhood is virtually all 3 br and 4 br properties and you find a 2 BR, it could be a value add to add the bedroom via new construction.  

The value of the property and how it’s distributed relative to ownership stakes will determine whether it counts as a taxable event, I believe(I’m not a CPA or attorney). 

Also, from what I read in Bloomberg, midterm rentals near major hospitals can sometime command a decent premium.. especially if they include some nice furnishings.Little Tweaks Count: Even minor upgrades, like new door locks or a fresh coat of paint, can help you justify a stronger rent.Driving for Dollars & Networking..

So, if your property has all bills paid by the tenant, you will deduct from the voucher amount the set amount by bedroom count for items like water, electric, gas, etc.

I would never count on any insurance policy covering a broken item in the home.