If you’ve been thinking about adding a bit more livable square footage to your property, consider adding a guest house instead of an expansion. Not only will this project create minimal disruption in your daily life, but it’s also a sensible investment that can start paying for itself. Below, learn some of the reasons to make this residential construction project the next item on your home improvement to-do list.

Benefits of Building a Guest Home

1. Make It Easier to Host

If you host family gatherings at your home, you may find yourself constantly blowing up air mattresses or arranging pull-out couches. While your guests are sure to appreciate the hospitality, they won’t sleep as well as they would on a real bed. A guest house makes it easy to accommodate multiple visitors, even on short notice.

2. Add Passive Income

Additionally, if you are not planning on having overnight guests for a while, you could rent out the space. This extra money can help to offset the cost of residential construction. Meanwhile, since the tenant would have their own space, separate from the main house, you don’t have to worry as much about disturbing one another.

3. Provide a Place for Aging Parents

As your parents get older, it may no longer be safe for them to live in their home. Stairs get harder to navigate, bathrooms become a hazard, and it may be unsafe for them to be alone. However, nursing home care is often extremely costly and may quickly eat through their retirement savings. However, by building a senior-friendly guest home they can live in, you’ll be assured that they have family nearby in case of emergencies, while ensuring your—and their—independence.

4. Boost Property Value

Even for those who plan to spend decades in their home, there still might come a day when it’s time to move on. Having a guest house is a unique and practical amenity that is likely to entice many potential buyers.

Ready to undertake this residential construction project? Contact Johnson Imperial Homes in Kearney, NE. For over a century, they’ve helped home and business owners renovate their spaces. In addition, they also create custom built houses—working with the owners to design their perfect vision. To discuss your project, call (402) 461-4100. Learn more about their offerings online.