Rochester is great for investment and the prices are decent to get a duplex (4 bed, 2 bath min total).One concern though, when people who are not contractors say they are good at home improvements, they aren't usually as good as they think and their value isn't higher, it's actually lower because of unpermitted renovations or personal cosmetic choices.

Purchase price: $245,000 Cash invested: $55,000 Sale price: $375,000 1077 sq ft two bed, two bath condo used as a short term rental.

What is the preferred bed and bath count?

Let's just put this to bed and do more productive stuff. 

Hi,I am looking to buy a 3 bed single family house with decent schools in San Diego.

I plan on demolishing & doing ground up construction, with common areas including garden beds, light workout area & gathering space . 

Didn't move any exterior walls and added more value through converting from a 2 bed/2 bath to a 3 bed/2 bath. 

This is a 2 bed 1 bath with a single tenant, btw.

Make sure to stay within the city and focus on square footage, beds/baths first. 

As a result, they are renting this 3-bed, 2-bath house for $1000 a month to a group of guys who aren't on any type of rental agreement or lease.