Investing in an ADU Traditionally, property has always been seen as a good long-term investment. The trouble is, for many today, cost puts even the least expensive property out of reach where investing is concerned. When it comes to steel-frame low-cost housing, the cost of construction may be lower than traditional methods, but that doesn’t mean the rental income will also be less. Ordinarily you might look for a 6-9% return on capital invested when setting the rent on a traditional property. If you can charge the same rent for a property that costs less to build, then a steel-frame affordable home is an even better investment. One word perfectly sums up steel-frame homes purchased through FrameUpNow, and that is “versatility.” Beyond the twenty-five designs we offer, homebuilders still have the option to create purpose-built ADUs to meet local market demand. With a homelessness crisis in many cities worldwide, there is huge demand for the most elementary forms of accommodation—such as a bed-sitting room with an integrated kitchenette and a separate shower/toilet/bathroom. Whether as individual “pods” or structures with multiple units, an investment in low- rent affordable homes could not only generate regular income with high demand, but also contribute to a solution for the homeless. It should be noted that many unhoused people are not unemployed, nor do they have mental health problems; they simply live in places where rents have skyrocketed and they are unable to afford even a one-bedroom flat or a room to rent in an HMO (house of multiple occupancy). Beyond being able to build properties designed to meet the demands of a local rental market, there is another big plus when it comes to building and renting out an ADU—brand-new properties require next to no maintenance. In other words, you won’t be spending half your rental income fixing things! Downsizing to an ADU Often, when retiring, many parents find their current home too large. It was perfect for bringing up a family, but if everyone has left home, why spend so
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