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10 Reasons Accessory Dwelling Units Are a Great Idea for Women

10 Reasons Accessory Dwelling Units Are a Great Idea for Women

by Elizabeth Kromer | Apr 7, 2022

ADUs are accessory living units from a main house–they can be attached or detached and they can be a female homeowner’s best friend. 1. ADUs can generate rental income–passive income that many women fail to generate. 2. The expense to build a...

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