What would you think about a two story house with 2.0 baths?

If the house has not been built yet I'm sure you could talk to the builder about adding a 1/2 bath down stairs which would probably be easier than trying to add one later on your brand new house. I'm sure I wouldn't buy a house without a bathroom on each floor. (I say this now but I'm living in a 82 year old house with no closets, no garage, no useable attic access and a kitchen that needs updating very very bad. Try living with no closets and no garage. It sucks.)

 

I agree with Jeff, but I'd also go as far to say that location and neighborhood can also change in a heartbeat. You never know what's going to happen with your neighbors. But I'd do it the way he suggested. And your best bet is to sleep in the neighborhood for a day or two to get a feel for what happens at night. Sleep in your car. Sounds dumb, but you can learn about a lot of crazy stuff you may not want to deal with.

 

as a child, my family never lived in a house for more than 8 years at a time. Partly due to corporate transfers and due to desires to move into nicer homes, we were always on the go. Anyways, I could never buy a house w/o a downstairs bathroom. When you're throwing parties (be it keggers or elegant dining occasions), it will always be awkward for guests to trudge up the stairs to relieve themselves.

 

Just put a latrine or an outhouse in the backyard. Dixie cups work well too.

 

I'm suddenly having an "American Pie" flashback.