Detached ADU in Buncombe County NC

[Christian Longacre]

Hey BP Community!  

Does anyone have experience with building and renting a detached ADU in Buncombe Bounty NC (outside Asheville city limits)? I'm currently discussing this with my lender, builder, etc. but definitely looking for advice in a few key areas.

1.  Working with the county (potential pitfalls, etc.).  I'm already good to go w.r.t. zoning regulations.

2.  Building cost effectively for a residential rental.  I'm in a great school district in Arden, and I'd like to hit the 1% rule.

3.  Any "been there, done that" stories ... what went well, what would you do differently next time?

Thanks in advance for your input!