- To get more demand for my rentals and attract more tenants looking for that extra bath. - To keep up with the changes in housing happening in North Philly including things like Central AC, digging out the basement, etc. - Take advantage of cost-effectiveness of adding this during a complete gut - To get the best ARV for the level of rehab that I am going to complete

Unless it's rehabbed correctly, they aren't as attractive as newer homes, and will sit vacant longer. 

You will get an opinion that makes the property more attractive and promotes the seller's interest.  

That is one of the attractions.

People attract drama and problems into their life by doing stupid things like this.

Only after a couple of deals fell through did it start looking more attractive).Asking price originally was $250,000.

My big picture view is that metros reach a 'critical mass' point where they can attract the 'right' kind of intellectual capital and human resources (workers etc) that build the base of a solid regional economy. 

It's a nice thing when it happens, but it's not a methodology upon which you can readily launch your business.If  you have an established track record and are willing to take a small slice of the pie, you could probably attract private money willing to partner with you.  

We would like to display the resort like feel of Ocean Village to prospect vacationers. 

Its a saturated market but approached the right way will attract business travelers year round.