One of the areas we see investors needing the most design help in is bathrooms.

Purchase price: $275,000 Cash invested: $275,000About this homeBeautiful 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom condo in the convenient location of Rowland Heights, close to bus stop, supermarket, schools, shopping centers etc. newer counter top in kitchen and bathroom. 2 parking spaces and storage room.

@Robert Marx of if I have a 5 bedroom house I’m wanting more than 2.5 bathrooms.

If a property of similar bedrooms, bathrooms, type, and square footage has sold within the last six months, that is a comparable sale.

Updated the kitchen, bathroom, and pulled permits to expand an additional bathroom/walk in closet.

Updated the kitchen, bathroom, and pulled permits to expand an additional bathroom/walk in closet.

That approach makes a lot of sense—focusing on key value-adds like bathrooms, curb appeal, and open layouts can really improve returns.

While people will share a bathroom in say a 2/1 it is likely a harder sell in a 5/2 and the price you command is less. 

Pain, floor and bathrooms What was the outcome?

Unfortunately, getting the insurer to extend coverage beyond the bathroom may be an uphill battle.