ADU, even though they could never have afforded a plot of land as well. 8. Investment. If you live in an area where there is good rental demand, particularly where the value of residential property is high, why not build an ADU on your own land? Many planning restrictions are being lifted owing to a lack of residential homes in large cities. Investing in an ADU could give you an excellent return on your investment. As it would be a brand-new property, maintenance costs to you as a landlord would be negligible. 9. A DIY Home-build Project . There has been a dramatic increase in the number of people who decide to build their own home, and this can be put down to one very clear reason: YouTube. That may surprise you, but when it comes to building your own home, you can find a YouTube video (and often many of them) for every aspect of property construction and maintenance, from laying foundations to changing a light bulb. The greatest problem facing DIY home builders has been the timber frame, which required exceptional carpentry skills. With the simplicity of a FrameUpNow CFS steel frame, not only is it easier to build your own home, but it is now more affordable as well. 10. DIY Community Self-build Projects. Across the globe, you can find small pockets of several houses built by a group of tradesmen who have shared their skills, in a form of bartering, to build a family compound they would not have otherwise been able to afford. Put together a plumber, electrician, carpenter, drywaller, construction specialist, and roofer, and you might be amazed by what they can achieve. With the introduction of CFS steel frames, these projects have been speeded up considerably while costs have again been lowered. Members of these community groups all still work full time, but spend their evenings, weekends and holidays working on each other’s properties until they have all been completed.
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