My adult son (he's 20) moved in

[RealGuyinChicago]

52. Whoa. Hold on.

First, part of the appeal of our place is that it’s a block from where my FIL lives. He’s fiercely independent and doesn’t want to live with any of his kids. He hasn’t money set aside for assisted living if he needs it. But we’re very close (geographically and otherwise) and see him all the time.

Also, the FIL’s place is paid for. And he can afford the HOA fees. If he changes his mind about living with family, my wife and I could move in with him and rent out our place.

We talked to our son before buying our place. He agreed that the price was great (motivated seller) and big enough for him to “flop” in if it came down to it. But he also said he’d never do that unless it was necessary.

He needed a place to stay. And he knew that meant staying in the dining room. I just wish he had an exit strategy and cut his mom a little slack.