1 vs. 2 bedrooms

1. My first instinct is to make them small 2br apts AS LONG AS the bedrooms are miniscule and it is still possible to fit a queen-size bed and one or two pieces of furniture. If that's not possible then leave them configured as 1br. 2. During periods of my life when I've rented I cared about a large living area and a decent-sized kitchen. Personally I didn't care much about a large bathroom (how much time do you really spend in there anyway?) or a bedroom that was much bigger than what was needed to accommodate my furniture.

It's funny that now days 750 sqft is considered a "large" one bedroom. I remember when 650 sqft was a large studio and 900 sqft was a large one bedroom.

IMHO 750 sqft doesn't do it as a 2 bedroom, stick with one bedrooms, larger living space makes more sense than large bathrooms and kitchens. A small kitchen logically laid out with granite, wood and stainless steel will attract renters along with a "clean" look in the bathroom.

Good luck.

it all depends on the location in Brooklyn. In areas close to Manhattan, I would do 2 Br, if you are considering allowing shares and making more $$ in rent. Further back, you'll get the same money and may opt for a 1 br to have less people living there.

Where in BK? What is the typical rental demographic and demand? What is the range of price points?

Agree; if you can get 2 bedrooms that will hold a queen bed and 2 other pieces of funiture go for it. Small galley kitchen open to the living space rather than sequestered by itself will give some sense of spaciousness

I suggest talking to a local RE agent in your 'hood & see what they say. They're talking to people every day.

Doctor Doctor D is right on.