Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
I'm starting to look at homes available in the area I will be retiring to. Most of the homes are 3 -4 bedrooms or 3 bedrooms plus a bonus room over the garage. So I'm looking for ideas on what to do with the extra rooms. There would be a Master bedroom and 1 bedroom will be reserved for guests. The question is what to do with the other rooms. I don't need or want a home office and don't have a hobby that requires a lot of room. I'm thinking home gym/yoga for 1 room, but welcome your suggestions.
The 2 bedroom places aren't in the neighborhoods that I want to live in, and don't have the other amenities (large kitchen, great room) that I want. Also resale on 2 bedroom homes are not as good.
I would like a greenhouse room, conservatory (?) I love plants and stuff like that where I can start seeds and watch them grow....
and sit and read a book on a chase lounge surrounded by quiet and greenery......
I'm starting to look at homes available in the area I will be retiring to. Most of the homes are 3 -4 bedrooms or 3 bedrooms plus a bonus room over the garage. So I'm looking for ideas on what to do with the extra rooms. There would be a Master bedroom and 1 bedroom will be reserved for guests. The question is what to do with the other rooms. I don't need or want a home office and don't have a hobby that requires a lot of room. I'm thinking home gym/yoga for 1 room, but welcome your suggestions.
6-Step Guide to Renting Out a Room in Your House – Should You Do It?
Personally, I have never done the aforementioned but I know a woman who does and it makes not only her mortgage payment every month but her utilities and a bit extra every month.
I turned one of my extra rooms into a china closet. Being the last in the family I inherited all the good stuff. No china cabinet could accommodate my treasures.......so...I had cabinets installed on all four walls of the smaller bedroom. Problem solved.
If its more house than you need, then it's more house than you need- regardless of location!
Frugality is king when retiring, am I correct? If so, why spend more than you have too, pay taxes on more than you want/need, or insurance for that matter? Maybe you should reconsider-
Besides, if resale is not good for two bdrms then all the better for you as a buyer! And, as a general rule you never loose money on real estate- but you maynot make money either.
I'm starting to look at homes available in the area I will be retiring to. Most of the homes are 3 -4 bedrooms or 3 bedrooms plus a bonus room over the garage. So I'm looking for ideas on what to do with the extra rooms. There would be a Master bedroom and 1 bedroom will be reserved for guests. The question is what to do with the other rooms. I don't need or want a home office and don't have a hobby that requires a lot of room. I'm thinking home gym/yoga for 1 room, but welcome your suggestions.
Find some more hobbies that require a lot of time/space.
Personally, I would make a game room if I had an extra room.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
