My thought has always been what about tenants with little kids that need baths? I've owned this building since 2005 and there have been a mix of tenants, some with 1 or 2 little kids and some tenants with no kids. Do you see my conundrum? What are your thoughts? --75.174.xxx.xxx

When I remodel I put tubs back in. I keep my units usable for many types of tenants. --136.179.xx.xx

Another vote to replace tub and surround, with new. --24.183.xxx.xxx

If you want a better tenant selection and better resale value, go with a tub. --50.202.xxx.xx

Shower - it upscales the tenant. --50.82.xxx.xxx

Tub but install tile instead of a surround for better aesthetics and more tenant proof. --209.205.xxx.xx

Before you commit to switching toa shower from your existing tub, you should check the size of the existing tub drain. Most tubs have a 1 1/2" drain & showers require a 2" drain to be code compliant. --72.93.xxx.xx

I’d likely do a tub with tile surround. It’s easier. But if I’d rather not attract those with small children I’d do showers. Sticking with the tub is the safest bet though. --75.89.xxx.xxx

A four piece bathroom is the norm where if wanted not to use bathtub then could use shower. A bathroom done with good materials will last a long time. First off change bathtub faucet to single handle ceramic disc pressure balanced where temperature remains constant if water use changes. Install Schluter ditra membrane water proof membrane then install a good quality of porcelain tiles. For ease of keeping clean then large ceramic tiles around bathtub. Tub surrounds look tacky where after a few years look worn out. When selling a house or renting the two most important areas are the kitchen and bathroom. Usually when someone is looking for house or rental unit the girl friend or wife is brought along so it is a yes or no right there. The objective is to make units stand out from other units where a extra fifty dollars is justified per month. Think of the bathroom where the cost is amortized over many years where the cost is paid for. --68.69.xxx.xxx

I would do a tub to have greatest number of potential tenants --138.199.xx.xx

Remodeling a bath now, and I’m doing a shower only. I rarely have people with kids interested in this one bedroom unit. Even in my 2 and 3 bedroom units, I don’t get many qualified applicants with kids. Seems like most of the qualified applicants have bought houses by that stage of life. I took my cue on the shower/tub question from newly built hotels and big apartment complexes in the area. --100.34.x.xx