Most people look at co-living properties and immediately start counting bedrooms.
But the better question is:
Does the layout actually support the model?
More rooms do not automatically create more income if:
• tenants lack privacy
• the flow feels awkward
• storage is missing
• bathrooms create conflict
• common areas feel cramped
• the property was never designed to support shared living
A high-performing shared housing property is not just about squeezing in beds. It is about function, experience, and operational flow.
Sometimes a better layout performs stronger than a higher room count.
This is why I teach investors to look at:
• room positioning
• bathroom access
• traffic flow
• furnishing strategy
• tenant experience
• durability
• operational functionality
The floor plan is the business plan.
What is one layout mistake you keep seeing in co-living or shared housing properties?