General Real Estate Investing
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback
Updated almost 2 years ago,
Convert sunroom or garage to living space?
Last year I bought my first house hack, a 4/2 SFH in Escondido, CA. My plan was to either convert part of my sunroom to a living space, or convert the attached garage to an ADU. I've seen plenty of posts about how ADUs are a poor investment, given the lengthy permitting/construction process, and how they usually receive low appraisals when completed. However I also have a massive 650sq ft sunroom. My thought process is that I can convert part of this sunroom (where the dining table is, about 150 sq ft or so) into a bedroom, and potentially add a bathroom as well. Currently it is only used as a dining room, and my girlfriend will be using the right side of it, about 230 sq ft, for her small business. I'm currently renting two bedrooms for 1000 & 1050, so I would expect to get around 950-1050 for the added bedroom. The garage is 460 sq ft, and I would expect to get 1400-1500 if it was converted to an ADU.
Would you consider converting the sunroom to be a better option? From what I understand I would still have to add a vapor barrier and insulation to the sunroom, but I haven't yet talked to any contractors about all the work that would be required. I've also read about how adding a bedroom can potentially ruin the 'flow' of a house, so I would like to be mindful of that. Any advice would be appreciated!
Thanks in advance!