Which house project would add more value? A half bath on the second floor? Changing a bathtub to a standing shower in a guest bathroom on the first floor? Or an extended patio?

The house is already 5 beds and 3 bathrooms with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathroom downstairs and 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom upstairs. The house is 3100 sqft. Currently in the house as primary but will convert it to a long term rental in a high growth market. Any experienced folks willing to opine? Thanks.

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Additional half bath for sure.

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Agree… half bath… bathtub to shower conversion could push some families off… and a patio, is a patio…

Do not change the bath tub to shower only. That will hurt resale. People with kids need bathtubs.

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I second this, I actively avoided standing showers even though I didn't have kids because I wanted kids in the future.

3 bedrooms with only 1 bathroom upstairs seems like it could be a nightmare. Assuming this is 5 real bedrooms (not inc. small office like rooms) another bathroom would add value for potential renters and resell. Extended patio doesn’t seem to add much true value. Changing a tub to shower shouldn’t take priority if your bed/bath ratio is hurting.

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There’s already 3 full baths with 2 bath tubs and 1 standing shower

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Patio

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Not an expert, would would compare to houses in the neighborhood that have been remodeled and consult with realtors on what buyers are valuing. I think expectations / tastes vary by neighborhood.

I don’t think any of these improvements will really matter to me, as a renter I wouldn’t pay more for any of them and as a landlord it’s just cost for no return.

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