cardude
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My wife's dad is 73 and currently lives about 3.5 hours from us. He has always been very independent, but lately he has been talking about moving to our small city to be closer to us and his grandchildren. My wife has been wanting me to put in a pool house but I've been putting that off because I don't think we will ever recoup the $40000 investment. We can afford it but I just don't want to throw the money away.
Father-in-law offered to pay for the pool house if he can use it to live in half the year. The other half he wants to live in his travel trailer in Lake Tahoe, or wherever he decides he wants to be. My wife is considering his offer but I'm hesitant. He is a great guy, loves our kids, and would be a good relief kid watcher for our two boys so my wife and I could go on more overnight trips, but I worry that I will get tired of the ever-present company.
Has anyone ever had a parent or in-law live with them like this? If so, what are the pitfalls?
Update:
I have not posted in quite some time but still read the forums. Still running the used car lot I started up after my botched 2 years of ER. Work 2-3 hours a day. I like this arrangement better than being totally retired. One kid is a sophomore in HS, other in 7th grade. After both kids get into college in about 6 years we may sell the big house and move to Austin or..............?
Father-in-law offered to pay for the pool house if he can use it to live in half the year. The other half he wants to live in his travel trailer in Lake Tahoe, or wherever he decides he wants to be. My wife is considering his offer but I'm hesitant. He is a great guy, loves our kids, and would be a good relief kid watcher for our two boys so my wife and I could go on more overnight trips, but I worry that I will get tired of the ever-present company.
Has anyone ever had a parent or in-law live with them like this? If so, what are the pitfalls?
Update:
I have not posted in quite some time but still read the forums. Still running the used car lot I started up after my botched 2 years of ER. Work 2-3 hours a day. I like this arrangement better than being totally retired. One kid is a sophomore in HS, other in 7th grade. After both kids get into college in about 6 years we may sell the big house and move to Austin or..............?