Lakewood and Littleton have lots of ranch homes with full basements and big lots, which makes basement apartments and backyard ADUs practical. Light rail along the W and D lines helps rooms rent. Simon lives in a Littleton home with an ADU, so this is our backyard.
Strategies that work in Lakewood & Littleton
Rent by the room
Lowest cost to get in.
Basement or ADU
Your own space plus rent.
2-4 units
Most rental income.
Before you buy in Lakewood & Littleton
- Check the city's rental license and short-term rental rules
- Check HOA rules on rentals and occupants
- Confirm basement bedrooms have egress windows and permits
- Get real rents for similar rooms or units nearby (we pull them for you)
Looking at homes in Lakewood & Littleton? We send listings with a house hack estimate for each one (links go to Homes.com).
Questions people ask
Is house hacking worth it in Lakewood & Littleton?
It can be when the rent from rooms or units covers a big share of the payment. Plug a real Lakewood & Littleton listing into our calculator or ask us to run the numbers for you.
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