Hey there! Ellie here, your go-to guru for all things housing in California. Today, let's unravel the mystery of SB9, a law that's stirring up the housing market in our sunny state. If you've been dreaming about maximizing your property's potential or curious about the buzz around new housing opportunities, you're in the right place. SB9 is all about giving homeowners like you the power to transform your property with an extra house or two. It's not just about expanding your living space; it's about embracing new financial and lifestyle possibilities. Think of it as your golden ticket to not o ..read more

Published July 27, 2022 by Jenna Hall, REDFIN Have you been thinking about using your ADU as a rental unit, but you’re just not sure where to start? The potential earnings and benefits of renting your ADU are endless, but given that every city has its own ADU zoning restrictions, HOA regulations, and building laws, actually renting out the unit can be difficult. For example, laws surrounding rental ADUs from Los Angeles, CA are completely different from the laws in Houston, TX. To help you learn more, we reached out to ADU experts to share their best advice and tips about using your ADU as a ..read more

An accessory dwelling unit, often abbreviated as ADU, can be a great way to increase the market value of your property, add some extra space, and generate additional cash flow or side income through rent. So it's no surprise that ADUs have grown in popularity in many parts of the country. If you're planning to build an ADU on your property for some extra living space or simply want an additional source of income, then you're in for a treat. This article will help you understand what an ADU is, what benefits it can offer, and most importantly, how to get the financing you need to construct an ..read more

There’s a new trend that’s taking the world by storm—tiny houses. Do a quick search over social media platforms such as Youtube, and you’ll see a plethora of videos featuring tiny houses made from converted container vans to straight-up “built-from-scratch” ones. You will also see yurts converted into a tiny, full-functional abode complete with all the conveniences of modern living! The tiny house movement, as some people in the industry would call it, emphasizes the idea that it’s okay to dream of having a house even if you don’t confine your notion of a house to those traditional ones. The ..read more

If you're living in California and have a garage you're using just "to store some stuff," you might as well turn that idle space into something you can get an income from. Garages are usually used, well, for either parking our cars or as a catch-all for storing stuff we can't fit in the house, and in the latter case, you are likely not maximizing the potential of your property. Garages can now be used for many more things that will result in the increase of your property's value and improve your overall financial standing. If you have a garage lying idle, you can convert your garage into a li ..read more

The short answer is a resounding YES; ADU is by far the most profitable financial vehicle out there compared to traditional investment. The Annual Percentage Yield (include year over year growth) for non-leveraged ADU is 19.2%- and the 10-years ROI is 479%. For Leveraged ADU, the Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is 26.6%- and the 10-years ROI is 947%. Compared to the stocks market, the average APY is about 8%, non-leveraged real estate is about 9%, and leveraged real estate is 15%. Therefore, the clear winner is an ADU. If you want to understand how we got to those numbers, keep reading and get r ..read more

In previous posts we covered many subjects; from what is an ADU, why you should build one, what is the real ROI for doing an ADU, to how to manage your units like a boss. Hopefully, by now you have acted and built those units, have excellent tenants, and you’re paying off not only the cost of the project but also some of your primary mortgage and other basic expenses with the extra income. But what now? What is the next step in the process? How can you start this process and multiply it? Well, that's easy - buy another house and do it all over again! Although this post is not a post for helpi ..read more

"...capital gains of ten of thousands, increase in equity and thousands of dollars in passive income monthly" Hi guys this is The Guru from The ADU Guru and today we're going to talk about why to do an ADU. Just first let explain what is ADU? Or what is accessory dwelling unit? ADU or accessory dwelling unit is an additional unit that is being added to the primary residence. You can have ADU in single family and multifamily houses. For more information about rules watch our other episodes single family and multifamily family guidelines. Now before we start quick disclaimer it is not a legal or ..read more

Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) are small living units (up to 500 square feet) created out of space within an existing single-family home or an attached garage. Junior ADU is a legal and regulatory term unique to California. A JADU can be built as an accessory unit in addition to an ADU. Although JADU and ADU sound similar, the two have a lot of differences. JADU VS ADU, what's the difference between the two? A JADU must be contained in the existing structure of the main house, which means it can be a converted living space such as a playroom or bedroom. It can also be a converted, unl ..read more

How is it that some landlords and real estate investors have tremendous success and peace of mind, while others have nothing but horror stories to tell? What makes one investor better than his neighbor, and how can you learn from them both how to manage your ADU, JADU, or Granny Flat, like a boss? Before we start talking about how you will manage your ADU, let's examine an example of how most people manage their rental properties and ADUs. The 9 Commandments for Managing ADUs and JADUs Like a Boss To learn how you can build and manage an ADU, JADU, or Granny Flat with no money out of your poc ..read more