ADU Expert Explains How to Build Your First ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) in 2023!

[@JosephPeretz]

Thank you, Juan! I had a blast with you. Can't wait to teach more homeowners about ADU's!

[@SageRealEstate]

Thank you for being such a knowledgeable guest. As you can see from the views our loyal subscribers love this video. Let's plan to do another video soon. Call me ☎️

[@lorenazaragoza6411]

Just finished my adu. Some ways to save on the build: design around a wet wall-all plumbing in a line to simplify it- bathroom, dish washer laundry, kitchen sink and water heater. I have a shared laundry room between the main home and the adu and saved that way as well!

[@SageRealEstate]

Great tip!

[@lorenazaragoza6411]

Just finished my adu in Central Valley California. Garage conversion with addition=712sq ft. Master bedroom with second room for work space, full bathroom, open concept kitchen with full size appliances. Listed it as mid term rental and moved in my first tenant right away . Came out about $130k for build, permits, impact fees and plans

[@SageRealEstate]

That is a great price per square foot that you paid. Very good investment. Fun fact I'm originally from the Central Valley, Lemoore.

[@Alwayslovn]

Share you contractor information.

[@MudvilleMedia]

Damn that’s hella good! Especially seeing that the average cost per square foot is about $100.

[@AskMrRogers]

You guys killed it. One of the best ADU discussions and lessons I've seen. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@SageRealEstate]

Thank you for your support!

[@JosephPeretz]

I’m happy you enjoyed

[@susydirksen3952]

😮

[@susydirksen3952]

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[@johnnyb33good21]

Thank you so much for having Joseph from Neo Builders on to talk about ADU's. Gives me more confidence and a better understanding of purchasing the right property to add more units

[@SageRealEstate]

Glad you enjoyed this video. Thanks for the feedback.

[@davidr4523]

Great video. Very informative on ADU cost, permits, construction duration, utilities and potential appreciation.

[@SageRealEstate]

Glad you enjoyed it! We will have Joseph back soon for another interview.

[@viethuynh6808]

I had problems finding housing since I only make less than 20k a year in central California. My brother house had a big backyard and Unused land. He built A new construction ADU and it solved my housing situation. It cost about $120k total. It added $100k to the value of his existing property value.

[@MudvilleMedia]

He built it from the ground up? Or was it a detached garage conversion?

[@viethuynh6808]

My brother has a house and is on a big lot and has a big backyard and built it outback from the ground up.

[@MudvilleMedia]

@@viethuynh6808 nice

[@MudvilleMedia]

@@viethuynh6808 I’m looking to turn my detached garage into an ADU for a family member. It already has electricity. I’m thinking the most expensive thing will be plumbing for the full bathroom and kitchen

[@goodevibe]

Hey guys thanks so much for this information. I have just started the process as in, just learned about the word ADU, today. The ADU is the perfect solution to my current scenario . I live in Houston, TX and I am sure there is differences in the numbers and other specifics but this video was the deciding factor in what I needed to do with my current property and needs. Thanks again.

[@SageRealEstate]

Best of luck 🤞🏼

[@mauihomebuyers]

Dude 6 months to build an ADU 🤯🤯🤯 I’m so jealous! We’ve been working on our ADU for 2 years with no end in sight! Maui’s permit system is absolutely horrible. We’ve been waiting for permits for 1 year, and hope to be approved in the next few months - and that’s only bc I’m a full time real estate investor so I have some connections. For the average person 2-3 years for permits is a good target timeline.

[@SageRealEstate]

Sorry to hear about the long delay. I guess it all depends in the state and city you're located in.

[@jarnailgrewal1796]

Explanation is in very simple words easy to understand

[@SageRealEstate]

Glad you liked it

[@DCmite1]

biggest thing you can do to save money is ditch a general contracter and be ready to get your hands dirty. Just finished up my 700 sq ft adu for less than 70k finishing included.

[@sr9253]

What city are you in?

[@AR-nh1dv]

What did you do yourself? I’m intrigued.

[@luisviramontes9368]

Lucky, wish my mind had the know how to build my own projects. Sadly the talent gods only made me good at literature and history.

[@juanvela86]

70k 😂 including blueprints ?? City permits water district Gas Electrical Concrete footing stucco etc Which city???

[@DCmite1]

@@juanvela86 Reseda...did most of the work myself. Subbed out the concrete work (stucco as well) and framing. No gas all electric 200 amp panel underground service all trenching for sewer and electric also done by me.

[@Basnican]

Thank you for this video. Its very informative and gives great insight into the work that goes into an ADU. I live in Dallas and Im gathering information to convert my 600 sq ft garage into a living space.

[@blees123]

Thank you, while the information was mainly targeting California, It was great understanding the concepts, awesome video.

[@SageRealEstate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fdc4productions54]

This channel is a hidden GEM, I just subscribed

[@SageRealEstate]

Thanks for subscribing 🙏

[@wanderfulescape773]

Today I went to a contractor and got a quote of 275k in CT for an 800sqft one story year round livable ADU. That does NOT include permits, electrical, survey, tree clearing, septic, heating etc… overpriced and I will keep shopping around for quotes. My mom wants to live on my property. But damn that’s expensive. You can buy a house already at that price. I was hoping 200k tops.

[@SageRealEstate]

I was quoted $219/square foot from someone who is not even licensed.

[@kokobean240]

Very steep 😮

[@ssoffshore5111]

I'm in CT as well. I think the only to do this reasonably is to get your hands dirty. Hiring a GC is very expensive, especially right now. The more you can DIY, the cheaper it is.

[@MudvilleMedia]

I plan on turning my 400sq ft detached garage into a very simple ADU for a family member. How much do you think it’ll cost?

[@hankgonzales5048]

Good insight, thank for the information.

[@SageRealEstate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MaryCan2020]

Thanks gentleman you both speak very well and both have a chock full of information. Your video is the BEST ADU video online I have seen. I just subscribed to your channel and will have my family watch it too. Thanks Joseph/NEO builders (wish you worked in my area) and Sage Real estate. Thank you!

[@SageRealEstate]

Wow, thanks!

[@mikef2811]

I did my garage JR. ADU conversion last year and this year I built another ADU in the backyard. The garage conversion is 483 sq ft and my backyard ADU is 746 sq ft.

[@SageRealEstate]

That is great congratulations 👏

[@nameunknown007]

Great video with lots of info, thanks

[@SageRealEstate]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@germaninteriano2253]

What a Great video ! Love it

[@SageRealEstate]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rpvitiello]

It’s obvious what the problem with housing is when it takes longer to get zoning approval than it takes to actually build a place.

[@SageRealEstate]

I agree with you. If the state wants more housing help expedite the process.

[@djcdubb]

But then people complain that there isn’t enough regulation. Take your pick.

[@JB-yc5gc]

Great video! Can you actually build a stacked ADU with 2 separate residents?

[@SageRealEstate]

Yes you can!

[@WW-re9cc]

@@SageRealEstatewhat about two units on one structure side by side ?

[@kaythegardener]

Is it easier & cheaper to convert a double garage into an ADU or build a separate unit in the back yard? I'm envisioning a handicapped accessible for a senior parent, eg...

[@EmileModesitt]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@SageRealEstate]

You're welcome!

[@louveniaaustin7535]

City of InglewoodCA is charging 4K (!) for a separate water meter! Isn't that exorbitant??

[@SageRealEstate]

ADU permit fees are expensive.

[@calhomeco]

Great information on ADUs Joseph! We're seeing an ADU boom in San Diego as well.

[@SageRealEstate]

We have friends in San Diego, who are adding up to six and eight unit ADU on properties that have the lot size. I applaud San Diego for making a difference in building more housing.

[@caseG80]

⁠@@SageRealEstatewould love to show you an ADU nightmare in Solana Beach. To much to explain here but I guarantee you’ve never seen anything like this and the fact it’s in Solana Beach is insane.

[@caseG80]

@@SageRealEstatewhat’s does being to close to fire department mean? I am not against ADU’s but they should be inspected regularly and additional permits say for grading and demolition should be required and not be done using the ADU permit. Is there a time limit on building an ADU?

[@Alwayslovn]

These guys are great.

[@SageRealEstate]

Thank you so much

[@luisamejia1970]

I would love to build one ADU in my backyard

[@SageRealEstate]

It's a great idea 💡

[@luisamejia1970]

@@SageRealEstate do you think you can help? I’m focusing on getting my ADU build. What is involve? I’m in Hollywood FL

[@pedroespinosa9023]

Gracias por tan baliosa informacion

[@SageRealEstate]

Claro 👍

[@ivypichon4089]

Can you build ADU in a lot no house?

[@__greg__]

Great info, ty 👍🏽

[@JosephPeretz]

Thanks a ton!

[@danielsemmens6640]

A lot of this is relative to property values in Los Angeles definitely doesn’t apply to properties beyond the Los Angeles area

[@SageRealEstate]

True. Our channel is highly focused in Southern California.

[@Dan-ir5cq]

Housing shortage CRISIS! This helps create affordable home for homeless essential workers.

[@JosephPeretz]

I’d like to think it finally puts housing in in the hands of all real estate owners, big or small

[@Benji17175]

Awesome video. Thank you. Wife and I just purchased a home in Whittier. This has given us a better idea on how to build an ADU. 👏🏽

[@SageRealEstate]

Best of luck!

[@JosephPeretz]

Whittier is one of the biggest cities for ADUs. I see them everywhere in town

[@DAWN001]

How much more property tax would one has to pay after building an ADU? My house is in San Bernardino county CA

[@1rstjames]

FYI: Legally, it appears SB-9 is illegal, because all of CA is in a high fire threat area nowadays.

[@samroy8628]

What about prefab or factory built ADU's to try to get that $275/sq ft cost down?

[@SageRealEstate]

I did a factory build ADU about six years ago. We built it much faster, much cheaper and still sold it at market value.

[@bkd-newyork]

very good show.. thx

[@SageRealEstate]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelsiebesma4535]

Are company does both affordable homes 2BR 2BR and 3BR 2BR. ALL out of light gauge steel 850 1200 1600 square feet. We are also doing ADU's out of light gauge metal. 450 550 650 square feet. 9 ft ceilings They can be finished to match the house or some all by its self. They are engineered for the specific location it's going to sit on. The frame (Bones) is assembled like an erector set. The house can be finished by a contractor or as a DIY project.

[@Worldwidetravel553]

Much cheaper, huh, my sleezy general contractor initially quoted me $150,000 for a 2/1, 750 sqft over a 2 car garage ADU. He recommended his architect, which took 2 years to create the plans, and get it permitted with the city. After the two years, it took 2 months for the general contractor to come create a contract but now he quoted us $497,000 here in Southern California. I don’t know how that is “cheaper”

[@gloriamdominguez288]

For YEARS IVE BEEN WANTING TO DO THIS. LOOKING FOR A CONTRACTOR. .I LIVE IN FRESNO CA . IS IT POSSIBLE I GOT IN TOUCH WITH WESTERN HOME BUILDERS. TO BUILD ME A MOTHER INLAWS IN BACK OF MY YARD CAME UP TO ONLY 30,000

[@SageRealEstate]

Hi Gloria, I'm originally from Lemoore California. I would recommend that you find other people in the neighborhood who have built ADU and get a recommendation from their contractors that they used.

[@elmrpaco]

Hi by any chance did you happen to find anyone to build your ADU?

[@dvk578]

So, was that a 30 minute commercial or was it an educational video?

[@SageRealEstate]

Clearly educational......views and comments don't lie. Thanks for tuning in.

[@MonMonste]

Much cheaper to build ADU but it won’t be worth much in resell. Also not many financing options, requiring lots of cash or its equivalent.

[@debshipman4697]

Untrue.

[@raeblacc19]

Which is simpler. Building an ADU in your backyard or in your basement?

[@SageRealEstate]

How big is the basement?

[@ezingles698]

ADU should be only on corner lots😅😊

[@j_aaron116]

Glossed over the financing way to fast. Need further breakdown of loan types in 2023 and projections for 2024.

[@SageRealEstate]

We hear your suggestions and have you covered in an upcoming video. Thanks

[@truequan]

oh man you guys are scaring us ....on purpose! $50,000 in city fees? Planning depts don't work that way, I can't trust that. I checked out your website, I suggest you trim around windows.

[@PeymanSultan-wn6iw]

Ditch the general contractor folks, Most GCs are not reliable and or trustworthy.

[@Khanh.Nguyen369]

Great interview. I hope Joseph charged his Karen neighbors $1000/sq ft when they started building their ADUs.

[@raineyjayy]

I'm just an lgbt lady fleeing hostility and my friend is in the same shape. I can afford to buy a home, she can't, but what if I can have a friend in a new state, a few bucks to help with the mortgage, and the increase in equity that comes from the cool cool outbuilding. We both get safety, friendship and space

[@toddwilliams5905]

Win Win, Make it happen. Good luck.

[@harveypaxton1232]

ADU's are killing nice neighborhoods. Nice R-1 has become R-3, Not nice. SB-9 does not allow parking restrictions either.

[@SageRealEstate]

We've had a few ADU be built around our home and I don't see it destroying our neighborhood. In fact, I just built an ADU. I just don't intend to rent it out. I just use it as my office.

[@harveypaxton1232]

@@SageRealEstate glad it works for you. It is killing nice neighborhoods.

[@tubbed68cuda]

What a ripoff. We built a full casita in SoCal for just over 85k. That contractor is a ripoff!

[@GeeMoneyESE]

Pro tip ain’t no one renting out your 1,000 sqft ADU for $3000 a month. Don’t try to finance it and do as much of the work that you can before contracting out. Of course permits and technical services can’t be done in house

[@SageRealEstate]

In some areas of Southern California, getting $3000 for a brand new ADU that's a one bedroom is not a problem. In fact, you could even charge more.

[@GeeMoneyESE]

@@SageRealEstatemaybe in the bay. You have to be smoking asshole to pay $3k for an 800sqft ADU 😂😂😂

[@MudvilleMedia]

You must never been to the Bay Area! We’ll be happy to that much!

[@JokersAce0]

Yeah no duh the government didn't do the best job when the government are all in the pocket of real estate companies and are heavily engaged in the real estate market themselves. A constrained housing market is a feature not the bug.