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ADU News You Can Use: Do It Yourself? Or Hire An Experienced Team?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments 521400, 1501015, 01795582

ADU News You Can Use

Do It Yourself? Or Hire An Experienced Team?

We all know our limitations and when it's time to call in the experts. Even as a general contractor I'm the first to realize that, while I'm responsible for all the experts, sub contractors, architects, engineers and tradesmen on any/all contracts I enter into, never would I venture into areas that I'm not experienced in.

However, there are those that do have the trade skills and experience to take on  the myriad tasks involved in a construction project and for those that do I have the utmost respect. But for those that don't have those abilities I strongly urge you to use a license, bonded and insured contractor/s and Manufactured Home Dealer. 

Part 1,  Do It Yourself vs Hiring CREST BACKYARD HOMES of our eleven part series on "Use A Reverse Mortgage To Finance Your Accessory Dwelling Unit"  thoroughly addresses the many steps involved in doing a project like this yourself vs. hiring the experts.

With 10 thousand Baby Boomers turning 65-75 years old everyday there is a huge demand for aging in place. Find out how you can increase value and earn additional income on the very earth you own beneath your feet. 

While there are several options available for financing your ADU project a perfect solution for any homeowner 55 and older using a Reverse Mortgage "HECM" loan to finance your BACKYARD HOME PROJECT may be the best decision you could make. 

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John DL Arendsen, Broker, General & Manufactured Home Contractor and Dealer 

TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments

TAG (The Arendsen Group) Real Estate Sales & Investments is a full service, one-stop, turnkey, family owned and operated real estate brokerage, General Contractor, Manufactured Home Contractor, Developer, Investor, Property Manager, Interior Design, Engineering, architectural, Landscape design, Expert Witness, Consulting, Curative Title and Troubleshooting company with over 100 years of combined experience in the San Diego real estate sales, construction, design & development arena.

 

 

 

 

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Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Would be kind of cool to try my hand at doing an ADU by myself. Nice post. 

Oct 03, 2021 10:18 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Good morning John, 

There are many things I can do myself, but I know when I need to step back and leave it to the experts.  A

Oct 03, 2021 10:23 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

John, for those in your area should contact YOU, the one with the experience! 

Oct 03, 2021 12:27 PM
John DL Arendsen

We have done a project or two Joan Cox 

Oct 06, 2021 09:03 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

You provide some of the best information about ADUs here on ActiveRain, John.

Oct 03, 2021 03:49 PM
John DL Arendsen

I'll keep plugging away Myrl Jeffcoat 

Oct 06, 2021 09:03 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS John, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

Oct 03, 2021 03:50 PM
John DL Arendsen

You are too kind Myrl Jeffcoat Really appreciate all your support.

Oct 06, 2021 09:04 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

John I've said it on your last post and I'll say it again......this could be a huge opportunity for fairly low cost to offer loved ones a home or use as a rental  in ones retirement years.  Very interesting ideas!

Oct 03, 2021 06:19 PM
John DL Arendsen

The reverse morthgage industry and ADU's is as natural as Grandma and Apple Pie Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, CRB, Phoenix Broker and it won't be going away anytime soon.

Oct 06, 2021 09:12 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello John - the advice/guidance of an expert in their field is invaluable.  

Oct 04, 2021 05:02 AM
John DL Arendsen

Thank you for that Michael Jacobs I really appreciate your support.

Oct 06, 2021 09:13 PM
John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I take my hat off to any/all do-it-yourselfers. It's just the one's who think they are and are not that I feel for.

Oct 06, 2021 09:01 PM
John DL Arendsen
CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA
Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

And they usually pay the price Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty 

Oct 16, 2021 09:08 AM