I have spotlighted the AARP many times for their invaluable guidance to us old codgers in navigating a rapidly changing and youth worshipping world. I received their publication noted above: “The ABCs of ADUs.” An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a way to house additional people separately but in an existing home or on the same property with that home.
An ADU can be a free-standing unit on the property or attached to the home, over the garage or in a basement. The only requirement is that it have its own entrance, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom…or two bathrooms…minimum. You can provide housing for parents, relatives or ne’er-do-well millennials as they inevitably return home to “spend some ‘me-time’ and save for my own place.” And while waiting for permanent residents you can generate extra cash renting it out.
So for you visionaries with an entrepreneurial spirit I would like to offer Linda and myself as initial occupants of the dwelling. We have modest needs and would not expect to be paid a salary, free rent is sufficient. We only require a minimum 2 year agreement and would happily provide value in a myriad of ways. Without complaint I will drink your excess beer; see that there are no leftovers going bad in your refrigerator; scan your cable channels and compose a suggested viewing schedule; provide sparkling conversation and witty patter at all your parties and wear pants whenever in public.
Let me know and no need to thank me. The rolling of your eyes and shaking of your head is thanks enough.