There is a large mostly abandoned shopping center near where I live.

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26. This is a great idea, but there are complications.

It’s difficult to retrofit the plumbing needed for additional bathrooms, and new showers, kitchens, etc. Same thing, but to a lesser extent for electrical wiring. Even though new wiring is easier to install than new plumbing, you’re going to encounter additional costs for breaker boxes and such.

Similar problems are encountered when you look at converting empty office towers in downtown areas, but even more so.

At least , this is what I have read, and it makes sense to me. However , I’m not a construction worker or architect, so perhaps people are making excuses to avoid doing things.