All Forum Posts by: Keeley Painter

I did it as well and would def do again. Converted my 425 sqft workshop at the back of my detached garage to a studio apartment for $60K. Pulled some of the money out when I refi'ed last September at 2.75% rate. My rental brings in $1800/month (utilities included as they aren't separate - yet). My mortgage (PITI) is $1592/month. I'm basically living for free while continuing to build equity! Loss of privacy is minimal. I put up a fence section in front of the ADU front door and window that looks out into my yard which helped. Originally was renting to travelling nurses then tried AirBnb for one holiday weekend, but recently signed a 1 year lease which is way less work and hassle.

Piggybacking off this post. Similar situation except ADU is already built (finished March 2022) and tenants are in. Actually 3rd tenant but first two were short term. I currently have Xfinity wifi for my own home with an xFi pod extender in the nearest room closest to my detached garage which has the ADU in back. Probably about 15-20 feet away. Tenants is saying Wifi isn't great - non existent sometimes even. Previous tenant said Zoom had issues but that's it. Any suggestions on what I can do w/o wiring the ADU for internet? Thanks!