@migi. this will help. http://a4architect.com/2...ject-for-rent-at-thika/

Return on Investment is the same, around 7 years if your units are designed with viability in consideration.
Ensure you dont mix the2 due to social conflict. 2 bdr renters usually hava families while 1 bdr renters are single hence social clash.

@migi..welcome. Since return on investment is the same for all, my advice is just stick with all 2 bdm or mix only 1bdm and bedsitter units for the whole block.

My opinion. Not professional. I will go for 1 bedroom, targeting single occupants. Singles pop is increasing as many young people are not keen on marriages any more.

@Migi, heed a4arc, and welcome to my neighborhood around slaughter house near the water tanks opp Ashut.

here is My experience:

1. Single units are in high demand but the costs associated with their management is an issue to consider before embarking on brick and mortar. One such cost is septic exhausting and water management. Compare this a flat with say 50 units will fetch you 8000 per unit per month on the higher side. The cost of such a building will be over 40 million. Cost of management could be about 50k per month. Compare with:

2. Two bedroom self contained units on a similar sized plot will fetch you about 20 units each generating 15,000 per unit per month. Will cost less than 30 million to build and monthly expenses may not exceed 30k.

I have 2 bedroom units and don't envy my neighbours with their many singles.

@ Rahatupu. Im just opposite Ashut near water tanks. We must be neighbors. Your advice and guidance highly appreciated.
- how much is 2BR rent in that area? Demand?
- Im thinking ground floor facing the road to design such that tenant can operate as a shop. but have reservation.reasons is security concerns as I prefer the two main doors only as enterance . what is the advice .

Since the topography and geotechnical features of the particular site are unknown to us, there is a limit to the wisdom that Wazua republic can offer. I think it would be fair and more appropriate to hire consultants (architect QS and engineers) to advise on such and other very important aspects as you embark on the project, our very own a4architect would be willing to offer his services am sure. In the present case you could ask your consultant to explain (with tables and figures if need be) the pros and cons of excavating entire layer or building columns and suspending the ground floor. If your consultant gives you advice that you do not agree with, then in that case and by all means come back here for second opinion

@maka. Whats the floor area of each bedsitter n 1 bdroom?

@Migi, in the spirit of Wazua, Plese Keep us posted here with your Progress. Post Pictures as you progress with the Project. All the best.

@am. True. Was using my mobile phone so could not see the @migi name.

All this [70 units] on an 1/8? 14 units per floor!
Attach plan please!