Investing with a spouse/romantic partner?

Question

What are some solutions or ideas for new investors who have a romantic partner/spouse who does not like the idea of living in a duplex or having an ADU etc.

Dan H. · Answer

There are detached duplexes or properties with an ADU where each unit appears to be their own property.  They typically have their own yard with fencing separating the units and each unit has access independent from the other units.

There are properties with ADU even in class A areas where the primary unit and ADU unit each look like their own property.

Seek out these properties to show your SO.  basically cherry pick the properties to show the SO that represent the finest of these properties.  Ask for feedback and listened to her concerns.  I personally believe if you select the correct properties to show, there will not be many concerns.

Good luck

Quinn Olivarez · Answer

Legally operating a business out of the property is one non-traditional style of house hacking to consider. I would also try to revisit the ADU notion thoroughly. Investing is about long term outcomes, not short term pleasures. If you’re with a partner who is creating artificial barriers to sound investment decisions, then it will be on you to work on your partners frame of mind, or, to reconsider what partnership means to you and what kind of sacrifices it ought to come with.